Description
Winter Minestrone Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days, offering a delightful blend of vibrant winter vegetables and hearty beans. This nutritious soup is not only easy to prepare but also allows for endless customization based on your favorite seasonal ingredients. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this cozy dish is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups cooked cannellini or butter beans
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak beans overnight; drain and rinse.
- In a large pot, cook beans in fresh water with aromatics until tender (about 45 minutes to 1½ hours).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme for about 8 minutes.
- Combine sautéed vegetables with beans and stock in the pot; add sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and quinoa. Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in kale; cook until wilted (about 5–8 minutes). Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg