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Minestrone Soup

Comforting and filling!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 carrot sticks, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 15 oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 1/2 cups elbow pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese & fresh basil, optional garnishes

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onion, celery, garlic and carrots for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the green beans, tomato sauce, kidney beans and stock. Bring to bubbling.
  • Once bubbling, stir in the pasta noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Seaon with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove soup from the heat and prepare to spoon into serving bowls. (You don't want the pasta to overcook!)
  • Serve Minestrone Soup with optional Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.