Description
Warm your soul this winter with our delightful Winter Minestrone Soup, a hearty and nutritious dish brimming with seasonal vegetables. This comforting soup is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead. Featuring vibrant flavors that celebrate winter produce, you’ll find satisfaction in every warm bowl. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with crusty bread, this minestrone will quickly become a favorite during the chilly months.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups cooked cannellini or butter beans
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock or water
- 1 cup celeriac, cubed
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 can (14½ oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 cups chopped kale, thick ribs removed
- 3 tbsp finely chopped basil
- Optional: 2 oz (60g) grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare the beans if using dry by soaking overnight or quick soaking. Cook until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté carrots, celery, red onion, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme for about 8 minutes.
- Transfer sautéed veggies to a large pot and add celeriac, sweet potato, canned tomatoes, quinoa, and stock. Bring to boil then simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in kale and cook for an additional 5–8 minutes until wilted. Adjust thickness with more water if needed.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh basil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg