White Bean Minestrone

Submitted by Karamia

"A healthy, fast and delicious minestrone from Fitness magazine."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 celery rib, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3⁄4 lb potato, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
• 3⁄4 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 2 1/2 oz.)

directions

1. Cook onion, celery, and carrots in oil, over med-high heat in a large saucepan, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes.
2. Add 2 cups water plus all remaining ingredients, except for cheese.
3. Cover and let boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
4. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve.

Reviews

[karanoreen]

A bit bland. I added some chopped garlic, basil (paste) and tomato paste. When soup boils, simmer, and take @ 2 cups of the liquid + veggies out of the pot & puree in blender. Put puree back into soup pot with soup, stir & simmer for 15 min more. Makes a hearty veggie soup

 

[PanNan]

Excellent soup. I made it chunky with large diced veggies, and used a little crushed red pepper instead of the black pepper. Wow! We loved it. A big bonus is that it's really quick and easy, too.