Minestrone is a traditional Italian soup made with seasonal vegetables. This is your Empowered take ~ it’s filled with veggies, easy to make and super comforting! This soup works well with any veggies, so feel free to add your favorite to the mix. Makes 2 serving Ingredients: 2 Tbs. grapeseed oil or extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 large carrot, peeled & sliced 1 small parsnip, peeled & sliced 1/2 bell pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chopped tomatoes 4 cups of vegetable broth 2 cups Cannellini beans, cooked 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. basil 1/2 tsp. thyme 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper Fresh Basil for garnish In a large soup pot, heat the grapeseed oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook for about 8 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the bell pepper, parsnip and carrot and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green beans, dried oregano, thyme and basil, remaining salt, and pepper to taste; cook 3 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and the broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the cannellini beans and cook about 10 minutes. Taste and add more salt & pepper if needed. Serve in your favorite bowls and garnish with fresh basil!
Posted on: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 22:29:01 +0000
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