Minestrone: A Hearty and Healthy Soup

Minestrone is a classic Italian soup that is both hearty and healthy. It is made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta, and is typically flavored with herbs and spices.

Minestrone is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. One cup of minestrone contains:

Calories: 127
Protein: 5.1 grams
Fat: 2.8 grams
Carbs: 21 grams
Fiber: 5.8 grams
Sugar: 5.2 grams

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can of diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini or elbow macaroni
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, beans, pasta, vegetable broth, oregano, and basil to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Tips:

You can add other vegetables to your minestrone, such as zucchini, peas, or green beans.
If you don't have any dried oregano or basil, you can use fresh herbs instead. Just add them to the pot at the end of the cooking time.
Minestrone is a great soup to make ahead of time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How many calories are in Minestrone?

Each 1 cup of Minestrone contains 127 calories.

Minestrone Nutritional Information

Nutrient	Amount per 1 cup (240g)
Calories	127 Calories
Protein	5.1g
Fat	2.8g
Saturated Fat	1.5g
Cholesterol	0.0048mg
Carbohydrates	21g
Dietary Fiber	5.8g
Sugar	5.2g
Sodium	0.691mg
Potassium	0.612mg
Calcium	0.06mg
Iron	0.0018mg