Experience the heartwarming flavours of Italy with our nourishing and delicious Minestrone Soup. Bursting with vibrant vegetables, aromatic herbs, and wholesome ingredients, this classic dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a powerhouse of nutrition.

Our Minestrone Soup is packed with a colourful array of vegetables, including potatoes, courgettes, carrots, onions, garlic, green beans, and celery. These nutrient-rich vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health and well-being. Potatoes offer a good source of potassium and vitamin C, while carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body, supporting vision and immune function. Garlic and onions not only add incredible flavour but also provide anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.

To enhance the savoury goodness of our Minestrone Soup, we simmer these vegetables in a flavorful broth made from tomatoes, Italian herbs, and vegetable stock. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to numerous health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Italian herbs, such as oregano, basil, and thyme, not only add aromatic flavour but also provide additional antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

We also add bay leaves for their aromatic essence and depth of flavour. Bay leaves contain essential oils that have been linked to digestive health and may help regulate blood sugar levels.

To add a nutritious green element to our Minestrone Soup, we stir in fresh baby spinach just before serving. Spinach is a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate, as well as being rich in iron and other essential nutrients.

Our Minestrone Soup is not only delicious and satisfying but also incredibly nutritious. With its hearty blend of vegetables, aromatic herbs, and flavorful broth, it’s the perfect meal to warm you up and nourish your body from the inside out. Enjoy a bowl of our Minestrone Soup and savour the taste of Italy while boosting your health and well-being with every spoonful!

Minestrone Soup

Catherine Barclay

Savour the comforting flavours of Italy with our hearty Minestrone Soup. Packed with a colourful array of vegetables, beans, pasta, and savoury herbs, it's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any time of year. Buon appetito!

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Course Soup

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 med brown onion diced
• 2 med carrots diced
• 2 med celery sticks diced
• 2 med potatoes cubed
• 1 courgette (zuchinni) diced
• 12 green beans stakes removed and halved
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp italian mixed herbs
• 2 cans crushed tomato
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup wholemeal penne pasta

Instructions

 

Pressure cooker

• Set pressure cooker to suate, with a little water saute the onion and garlic until onion is transparent.
• Add all other ingredients and set the pressure cook to the soup. Once cooked, depressurise, remove the bay leaves and enjoy.
• It's that easy 🙂

On cooktop

• In a stockpot, use a little water to saute the onion and garlic, until the onion is transparent.
• Add in all other ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer with a lid partially on for 25 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the potato is soft.
• Remove the bay leaves and serve with cracked pepper over the top.

Keyword Minestrone, Soup, vegan, wfpb, wholefoods

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