Maria’s Minestrone Soup

Loaded with fiber, protein, antioxidants and more, this hearty minestrone soup is perfect for fending off cold winter days as well as pumping up your immune system to fend off the flu season. This belly-warming recipe is courtesy of Maria Zoitos, maker of Maria’s Homemade line of prepared food at Westside Market NYC.
Loaded with fiber, protein, antioxidants and more, this hearty minestrone soup is perfect for fending off cold winter days as well as pumping up your immune system to fend off the flu season. This belly-warming recipe is courtesy of Maria Zoitos, maker of Maria’s Homemade line of prepared food at Westside Market NYC.

Maria’s Minestrone Soup

Serves 6

Ingredients:

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• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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• 1 medium onion, chopped

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• 1 celery rib, chopped

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• 1 carrot, chopped

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• 2 cloves garlic, minced

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• 1 (19-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained

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• 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

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• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

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• 1 quart vegetable broth

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• 1/2 cup medium pasta shells, cooked according to package directions

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• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

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1. Heat olive oil in heavy pot over medium heat.

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2. Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and parsley. Sauté 3 to 5 minutes.

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3. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, and stock.

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4. Bring to boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Let cook 30 minutes. Add pasta during last 5 minutes.

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5. Correct seasoning and stir in parsley before serving.

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