Budget Vegetable Minestrone Soup
This hearty and satisfying minestrone soup is packed with a variety of vegetables and beans, making it both nutritious and budget-friendly. Using simple pantry staples, this dish is perfect for a cozy meal without breaking the bank.
Cuisine: American
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can cannellini beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 1 cup pasta (small shape like elbows or shells)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- 3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4. Add the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, and Italian herbs. Bring to a boil.
- 5. Once boiling, add the pasta and frozen green beans, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the pasta is cooked. Stir in the chopped spinach just before serving.
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