Minestrone Chefkoch Wildreis Kochbar

Oh hello there my funny foodies! How are you today? I hope you’re feeling fabulous because today we’re going to talk about my all-time favorite soup - Minestrone! This soup is so delicious and warming, perfect for those cold and rainy days when you need something hearty to fill you up. Let’s get into it shall we?

A Healthy, Warming Soup to Activate Your Metabolism on Cold and Rainy

First up on our list is this gorgeous soup that I found on Pinterest. Just look at all those fresh veggies and deliciousness! I can practically taste it already.

### Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup ditalini pasta
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
3. Add the carrots, celery, and zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chickpeas, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
5. Increase heat to high and bring soup to a boil.
6. Add the pasta and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes more, or until wilted.
8. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.

How to Prepare:

This soup is super easy to prepare, just chop up all your veggies and follow the recipe steps above. You can even make a big batch and freeze it for later, it’s that good!

Preparation Time:

This soup takes about 30 minutes to prepare and cook, so it’s perfect for a quick and easy meal during the week.

Servings:

This recipe serves about 6-8 people, depending on how hungry they are!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 239, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 1002mg, Potassium: 739mg, Carbohydrates: 44g, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 6g, Protein: 10g, Vitamin A: 108%, Vitamin C: 36%, Calcium: 8%, Iron: 17%

Tips:

• Feel free to add in any extra veggies you might have lying around, this soup is very forgiving!
• Don’t skip the spinach, it adds a lovely freshness to the soup.
• Try topping the soup with some freshly grated parmesan for an extra burst of flavor.

FAQs:

• Can this soup be frozen? Yes, this soup freezes very well! Just let it cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container and storing it in the freezer.

• Can I use different pasta? Of course! You can use any small pasta you have on hand, like macaroni or orzo.

• Can I make this soup in advance? Definitely! You can make this soup up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to reheat and serve it.

Well, there you have it folks! A perfect recipe for a perfect soup. I hope you all enjoyed this post, and please let me know if you try the recipe out - I’d love to hear how it turns out for you!