Easy Minestrone Soup
Here's an easy minestrone that can be made almost any time of year! Top it with a fluffy snowfall of Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, Diced
- 1 Carrot, Peeled And Diced
- 1 Celery Stalk, Diced
- 1 Garlic Clove, Minced
- 1/4 Teaspoon Hot-Red-Chili Flakes
- 2, 14.5 Ounce Cans Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Can White Beans Or Great Northern Beans, Drained And Rinsed
- 20 Ounces Vegetable Broth (2 1/2 Cups)
- Parmesan Rind
- 3/4 Cup Tubetti Pasta
- 2 Cups Packed Spinach
- 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Basil
Directions
Heat a large saucepan over medium. Add oil, then onion, carrot, celery, garlic and chili flakes. Cook until vegetables are slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, broth, Parmesan rind, pasta and ¾ cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until pasta is tender, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove and discard Parmesan rind. Stir in spinach and simmer until spinach is wilted. Garnish with grated Parmesan and basil.

