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Heal Me Minestrone Soup

Heal Me Minestrone Soup

Warm up your chilly days with the delightful Heal Me Minestrone Soup! This nourishing and hearty soup combines a colorful array of fresh vegetables, legumes, and pasta to create a filling meal that comforts the soul. Perfectly suited for busy weeknights or as part of your meal prep, this recipe not only delivers robust flavors but is versatile enough to accommodate your pantry staples. Whether you’re serving it for a family gathering or enjoying a cozy solo night in, each spoonful is a reminder of the simple joys of homemade cooking.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 Celery
  • 1 Potato
  • 5 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Tomato Purée
  • 1 Dried Oregano
  • 1 Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Chilli Flakes
  • 1 Can Butter Beans (cooked)
  • 1 Can Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1000ml Vegetable Stock
  • 125ml White Apple Vinegar
  • 150g Pasta
  • 25g Basil
  • 50g Spinach
  • Nutritional Yeast
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Finely dice the onion, carrot, celery, and potato; mince the garlic.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced vegetables with a pinch of salt for about 5-10 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato purée, oregano, paprika, and chili flakes; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in apple vinegar and let it cook briefly before adding butter beans, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Cook pasta separately according to package instructions; add just before serving.
  7. Fold in spinach and basil until wilted; serve hot with toppings like nutritional yeast and olive oil.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Customize by swapping in seasonal vegetables or beans you have on hand. For best results, use fresh ingredients to enhance flavor and nutrition.