Nourishing Minestrone Soup is packed with fiber-rich vegetables, chickpeas, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Equal parts hearty and healthy, this easy 1-pot soup is sure to satisfy.
2cupspeeled and small cubed potato of choice(sweet potato, russet, or Yukon gold)
6cupsvegetable broth
2cupswater
1(15.5-oz.) canchickpeas, rinsed and drained(sub Great Northern Beans or kidney beans)
1(14.5-oz.) canfire-roasted diced tomatoes
8thyme sprigs
2tsp.dried oregano or Italian seasoning
3/4tsp. sea salt
1/2tsp.cracked black pepper
2scant cupsdry pasta of choice(I use Banza chickpea pasta - shells or fusilli)
1/2bunchlacinato kale, stems and ribs removed, chopped(sub 2 packed cups of spinach, or Swiss chard)
1/3cupgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Instructions
Heat oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 8 minutes.Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and potatoes; cook 3 to 5 more minutes, until the tomato paste turns brick red and garlic is aromatic.
Stir in vegetable broth, water, chickpeas, fire-roasted tomatoes, fresh thyme sprigs, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to bring mixture to a simmer. Gently simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, until potatoes are just shy of fork tender.Stir in pasta, and continue simmering, uncovered, for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
Remove bare thyme sprigs. Stir in kale and sprinkle in Parmesan cheese; cook 3 more minutes, until kale is wilted.Ladle soup into bowls and top with additional shaved Parmesan, cracked black pepper, and a drizzle of quality olive oil, if desired.
Notes
To Store: Refrigerate leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To Reheat: Rewarm leftovers in a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat until warm. Alternatively, you can nook individual portions in the microwave in 30 second increments, stopping to stir each time, until warm.
To Freeze: Freeze minestrone soup for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.