Name: Hearty Meatless Minestrone Soup
Cook time: 41 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion (chopped); 2 celery (stalks; thinly diced); 1 carrot (diced); 2 tablespoons of parsley (chopped); 5 tomato (diced); 1 cup of bean (any white variety; canned, drained); 1 teaspoon of oregano (dried); 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 6 cups of water (or veggie stock); 1 teaspoon of basil (dried); Salt (to taste); 1/2 cup of pasta (uncooked; gluten-free if needed)

Ingredients

Onion
Celery
Carrot
Parsley
Tomato
Bean
Oregano
Black pepper
Olive oil
Water
Basil
Salt
Pasta

1 onion (chopped)
2 celery (stalks; thinly diced)
1 carrot (diced)
2 tablespoons of parsley (chopped)
5 tomato (diced)
1 cup of bean (any white variety; canned, drained)
1 teaspoon of oregano (dried)
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil
6 cups of water (or veggie stock)
1 teaspoon of basil (dried)
Salt (to taste)
1/2 cup of pasta (uncooked; gluten-free if needed)

Directions

This recipe offers nature's best. White and string beans provide a hearty dose of protein and fiber for healthy digestion. Tomatoes and zucchini are both great for preventing heart disease and inflammation thanks to their richness in potassium. Carrots' vitamin A content, on the other hand, supports eye and skin health. This flavorful minestrone soup will satisfy all your cravings in a wholesome way!

Over medium heat, sauté onions until soft.(3 minutes)
Mix in zucchini, carrots, celery, and green beans, and cook for 3 minutes.(3 minutes)
Add water or veggie stock, tomatoes, beans, and the spices. Mix well, cover the pot, and bring it to a boil.(5 minutes)
When it boils, lower the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.(20 minutes)
When veggies are tender, add pasta and cook until it softens, stirring occasionally.(10 minutes)
Serve immediately with fresh parsley.