Description
Winter Minestrone Soup is the quintessential dish for chilly days, offering a warm embrace with every spoonful. This hearty soup is brimming with seasonal vegetables and wholesome ingredients, making it not only comforting but also nutritious. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, this recipe allows for customization based on your favorite veggies or beans, ensuring a new flavor experience each time. With its delightful blend of herbs and fresh produce, Winter Minestrone Soup is sure to become your go-to winter comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups cooked cannellini or butter beans
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup celeriac, cubed
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale
- 3 tbsp finely chopped basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- If using dry beans, soak them overnight or use a quick soak method by boiling for three minutes and letting them stand for an hour. Drain and rinse.
- Cook the beans by simmering in water with aromatics like onion and garlic until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté carrots, celery, red onion, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme for about eight minutes until softened.
- Combine sautéed vegetables with the bean cooking liquid or stock in a large pot along with celeriac, sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, and quinoa. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about twenty minutes.
- Stir in kale and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg