Minestrone Soup: A Hearty and Healthy Meal

Minestrone soup is a classic Italian soup that is made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta. It is a hearty and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is also very versatile, and can be customized to your liking. You can add or remove vegetables, beans, or pasta to create a soup that is perfect for you.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow macaroni)
  • 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, white beans, and pasta to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through.
  4. Add the kale or spinach to the soup and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  5. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • You can add or remove vegetables, beans, or pasta to create a soup that is perfect for you.
  • If you want a thicker soup, you can add 1/2 cup of cooked rice or barley to the pot.
  • If you want a more flavorful soup, you can add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the pot.

Nutrition Information

One serving of minestrone soup contains:

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

How many calories are in Minestrone Soup?

Each 1 cup of Minestrone Soup contains 127 calories.

Minestrone Soup 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