DELICIOUS MINESTRONE RECIPE
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 large potatoes, diced
- 1 can of crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup of corn kernels
- 1 can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp of chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.Add the diced carrots, celery, and red pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes.Add the diced potatoes, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a boil.Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.Add the green beans, corn kernels, and kidney beans to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.Stir in the chopped basil and parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.Serve the minestrone soup hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and hearty minestrone soup
