Vegan Minestrone Soup
I hope this comprehensive guide has inspired you to make this delicious, hearty, and nourishing Vegan Minestrone Soup! It’s a perfect meal for any occasion and a great way to enjoy a classic Italian dish in a plant-based way.
Ingredients
Here’s a complete list of the ingredients you’ll need, with precise measurements:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Sauté Vegetables
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. This is the soffritto, the flavor base of the soup.
Step 2: Add Garlic
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 3: Add Remaining Ingredients (Except Pasta)
Add the diced zucchini, undrained diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed cannellini beans, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Step 4: Bring to a Boil
Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
Step 5: Add Pasta and Cook
Add the small pasta to the boiling soup. Cook according to the package directions, until the pasta is al dente (firm to the bite).
Step 6: Simmer
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot partially, and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
Step 7: Serve
Serve the Vegan Minestrone Soup hot, optionally garnished with fresh basil or parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of vegan Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy this hearty, flavorful, and nourishing soup!
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