Veggie-Ful Minestrone

Submitted by Yobittles

"Delicious, hearty soup packed full of nutritious veggies and beans."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 20 baby carrots, diced
• 1 celery rib, diced
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups vegetable broth (e.g. Whole Foods brand)
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 (15 ounce) can small white beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups vegetables, fresh or frozen, like zucchini, green beans, peas, cabbage, potatoes, spinach etc
• 1⁄2 tablespoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• fresh cracked pepper
• 1⁄2 cup small shell pasta

directions

1. Heat olive oil in a good-sized stockpot. Add onion and stir for a few minutes until onion is soft. Add garlic, carrots, and celery and continue to stir for 5 minutes or so.
2. Add remaining ingredients except pasta and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Add pasta and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, until pasta is al dente.