Oil-Free Minestrone Soup

This delicious oil-free Minestrone Soup is a healthy and hearty meal that is packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it’s vegan-friendly too!

Cooking Equipment:

Large pot; Knife; Chopping board; Wooden spoon/spatula; Can opener (if using canned tomatoes).

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

35 minutes

Cuisine:

Italian

Keywords:

Minestrone Soup, Oil-Free, Vegan, Healthy, Quick

Meal:

Main Course/Soup/Starter

Cooking Method:

Stovetop/Simmering

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegan/Oil Free

Servings:

Ingredients:

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

1 zucchini, diced

1 can (400 g) chopped tomatoes

2 cups vegetable broth

½ cup red kidney beans

½ cup green beans

½ cup cooked pasta (e.g. macaroni)

2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Cooking Instructions:

Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes until softened.

Add the carrots, celery and zucchini to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.

Add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth and beans to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add the cooked pasta to the soup and simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.

Stir in the parsley leaves before serving hot with crusty bread or crackers if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 200 kcal; Protein – 6g; Fat – 0g; Carbs – 35g; Fiber – 8g; Sodium – 400mg

This oil-free Minestrone Soup is a healthy vegan meal that is packed with flavor and nutrition! It takes just 10 minutes of preparation time before simmering away on the stovetop for 25 minutes – perfect for a quick lunch or dinner! Serve with crusty bread or crackers if desired for an extra delicious meal!

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