Hearty and Delicious Minestrone Soup Recipe

Corrigan's Minestrone soup is a classic Italian dish that is both hearty and delicious. Made with a variety of fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, this soup is packed with flavor and nutrition. It is the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold winter day or to enjoy as a light and healthy meal any time of the year. With a preparing time of just 45 minutes, you can have a hot and satisfying bowl of minestrone soup on the table in no time.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 yellow squash, diced
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow)
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
3. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, pasta, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the pasta is cooked.
5. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach wilts.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
7. Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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