Minestrone

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce or tomato juice
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans or kidney beans
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 4-5 cups water
  • 3/4 cup small pasta
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini

Preparation:

  1. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and olive oil.
  2. Once the onions are translucent and the other vegetables are softened, add the water and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the pasta, beans, and seasonings, along with the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Cook until the pasta is tender.
  4. Add the zucchini and parsley at the end, cook for just 2-3 minutes, and turn off the heat.

Republished with permission from: www.quinoaplantbased.com

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