Vegan Minestrone - Veggies Pasta & White Bean Soup
Vegan Minestrone - White Bean Soup with Elbows, Veggies, Basil and vegan parmesan. Can be gluten-free, nut-free. Soy-free Vegan Dairy-free Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 3/4 cup chopped carrots
- 28 oz can diced tomato
- 15 oz can cannellini beans or other white beans or a combinationof white and kidney beans
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup elbows or other pasta use gluten-free if needed
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 3 tbsp chopped basil
- vegan parmesan for garnish - optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent. 4 mins.
- Add celery, carrots and tomato and bring to a boil. 4 to 5 mins.
- Add the beans, zucchini, water, salt and spices and cook for 15 to 18 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup pasta and simmer for 12 or more minutes. Taste and adjust salt, herbs and heat.
- Fold in spinach and 2 tbsp chopped basil and simmer for another minute. Serve hot garnished with fresh basil and vegan parmesan.
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Notes
Add a squeeze of lemon in the end for variation
Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 849mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5170IU | Vitamin C: 29.2mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 5mg