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Italian Minestrone Soup with Whole Wheat Pasta
This heartwarming and filling minestrone soup, straight from the Italian kitchen, is packed with fresh vegetables and nutritious whole wheat pasta. It's the perfect meal for a cold evening or when you simply crave something healthy and comforting. The smoked ham adds an extra depth of flavor to the soup, but can be omitted for a vegetarian version. No stress, this recipe is easy to make!
Prep time
30 min
Difficulty
Makkelijk
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 400 grams canned tomatoes
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 100 grams whole wheat pasta
- 200 grams canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 100 grams smoked ham, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Nutrition facts
kcal
350
protein
18g
fat
11g
carbs
45g
Instructions
- 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- 2 Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
- 3 Add the zucchini and tomatoes, and stir well. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4 Add the broth, pasta, and beans. Stir well and let it simmer until the pasta is cooked, about 15 minutes.
- 5 Add the ham (if using) and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 6 Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Buon appetito!
