BALSAMIC MINESTRONE SOUP

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Minestrone soup is a classic, comforting recipe option for a chilly fall day. Made with zucchini, spinach leaves, kidney beans and marinara sauce, this soup is as healthy as it is delicious.

Provided by maryjjohnson34

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons mild olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
2 large carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 (24 ounce) jar traditional marinara sauce (Bertolli with Italian Herbs & Fresh Garlic Sauce)
5 cups vegetable broth
1 medium zucchini, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cups lightly packed baby spinach leaves, chopped
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can low sodium red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked ditalini

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large saucepot over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots and cook until tender; about 5 minutes. Add sauce and vegetable broth.
  • Stir in zucchini, spinach and kidney beans. Bring to boil, cover and reduce to heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese and pasta. Cook until heated through; about 5 minutes. Serve with additional cheese and a dollop of pesto if desired.

Hasnain Munir
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


RAJ RAMDAM
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. I always have some leftover meat in my fridge and this soup is a great way to use it up.


Amjad Kga
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I've never been a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Dolly Jinnah
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it will warm you up from the inside out.


Daniyal Ghori
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Khowla Asim
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with all sorts of good stuff, like carrots, celery, and onions.


Caleb Ragland
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


rehman samad
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This soup is delicious! The broth is flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially like the addition of the parmesan cheese.


Erica Yeboah
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can throw all the ingredients in the pot and let it simmer for a while.


Rovisa Mandume
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of random veggies in my fridge and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Elizabeth Galvez
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling, and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly.


Asmita Raya
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Philip Nielsen
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I wasn't sure about the balsamic vinegar at first, but it really works in this soup. It adds a nice tang that brightens up the other flavors.


Nepali Yt
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Usama shah313
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and flavorful, and the vegetables are always tender and delicious.


Eleazar Kiprotich
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the balsamic vinegar, which gave the soup a nice tang.