This minestrone soup is PACKED with healthy green veggies, fresh herbs, and topped with a drizzle of olive oil, Parmesan, and pepper. It comes together in 30 minutes and is freezable.
extra olive oil, parmesan cheese, and fresh ground black pepper for serving.
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil (2 tablespoons) and sauté the onions and celery over medium high heat until softened and starting to brown (about 3 minutes).
Add the 2 cloves minced garlic and fresh thyme (1 teaspoon); stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Add zucchini, cabbage, broccoli, and green beans. Season with salt and pepper, and stir to coat.
Add the chicken broth (8 cups) and bring to a boil.
Add the beans (15 oz.) and pasta (1 cup) and turn heat to low. Simmer until pasta is cooked; about 10 minutes.
Turn heat off. Stir in spinach (2 cups) and basil (2 tablespoons) until wilted and soft.
Serve with a drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, be sure to use vegetable broth instead of chicken.
For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and omit the cheese on top.
For a gluten free version, use gluten free pasta.
For a grain free version, use grain free pasta such as chickpea flour pasta or an alternative such as quinoa.
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