Fat Granny's Minestrone Soup Recipe

This hearty and delicious minestrone soup recipe is a family favorite that has been passed down for generations. Made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta, it is a nutritious and satisfying meal. Serve with crusty bread for a complete and comforting dinner. Get ready to warm your soul with a bowl of Fat Granny's Minestrone Soup!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 yellow squash, diced
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or small shells)
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the zucchini and yellow squash. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes (including the juice) and vegetable broth.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add the kidney beans, cannellini beans, and pasta to the pot. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
7. Season the soup with dried basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasonings according to your taste.
8. Serve the minestrone soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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