Hearty and Delicious Classic Minestrone Soup Recipe

This classic minestrone soup is a hearty and delicious one-pot meal that is perfect for chilly evenings. Packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta, this homemade soup is sure to warm you up and satisfy your hunger. Made from scratch, this recipe is easy to follow and provides a comforting and nutritious bowl of soup that the whole family will love. Serve it with a crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 yellow squash, diced
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until lightly browned.
2. Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, and yellow squash. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, cannellini beans, pasta, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
5. Add the spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until wilted.
6. Serve the minestrone soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

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