White Bean Minestrone
Hearty Italian vegetable soup with creamy white beans, pasta, and fresh basil. A one-pot dinner that's ready in under 45 minutes and tastes like it simmered all day.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 2
Add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, ~6 minutes.
Step 3
Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in broth and diced tomatoes with juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 5
Add white beans and stir. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in pasta and simmer until tender, ~8 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Step 7
Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil.
Step 8
Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart or larger)
- wooden spoon
- knife and cutting board
- ladle
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