Classic Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

The base

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion, large dice
• 1 cup carrot, sliced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

The vegetables

• 1½ cups green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1½ cups zucchini, quartered and sliced

The broth and seasonings

• 3 ounces tomato paste
• 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 30 ounces diced tomatoes, canned undrained
• 1 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 pieces bay leaves

The pasta and beans

• 1 cup ditalini pasta, uncooked
• 15 ounces kidney beans, canned, drained and rinsed

The greens and garnish

• 2 cups baby kale (or chopped)
• fresh chopped parsley, garnish (optional)
• grated Romano or Parmesan cheese, garnish (optional)

Instructions

Nutrition Facts (estimated)