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Minestrone Soup

This hearty minestrone soup gets its delicious flavor from a combination of ingredients such as stock, tomatoes, fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta.
YIELD 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion , peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic , minced
  • 4 medium carrots , peeled and cut into ½-inch rounds
  • 2 stalks celery , cut into ¼-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 cans (400 g/14 oz each) diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 6-8 cups chicken stock
  • 4 medium potatoes , peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 can (400 g/15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1-2 cups cooked pasta
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese , for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add carrots and celery and cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in oregano.
  2. Add tomatoes, 6 cups chicken stock, and potatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in beans, cooked pasta, and heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. The soup should be quite thick, but if you prefer a thinner soup, add more chicken stock.
  4. Reheat soup before serving. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.