VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE SOUP FOR THE WINTER (VEGAN-FRIENDLY!)

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The original recipe is in the Parragon Comfort Foods cookbook, and I altered it to make it vegetarian and also for simplicity and to work with what I had on hand. I don't usually keep Great Northern beans around, but I sure love cannellini and it served up beautifully in this vegan soup. Now us vegetarians don't have to miss out on a delicious Italian comfort classic!

Provided by the80srule

Categories     Stew

Time 1h

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp minced garlic)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped sage (can be fresh or dried)
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 carrot, diced
3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup uncooked macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup green peas (the frozen kind)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (preferably freshly grated)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Slightly lower the heat. Add the tomatoes, sage, and flat-leaf parsley and cover. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the macaroni, carrot, celery, and northern beans and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the macaroni is somewhat tender.
  • Stir in the peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese.
  • If serving with bread like hunks of garlic bread or ciabattas, place the bread in individual serving bowls and let stand for a few minutes and serve with plenty of extra parmesan cheese.
  • I thought it went nice with some fresh-baked garlic bread!

Nelson Adidi
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I highly recommend this soup. It's one of my favorites!


Rewan Atta
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This soup is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Laurel Paradise
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I love that this soup is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your vegetables in.


Godfred Sarpong
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Kelly Colson
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I love that this soup is vegan. I'm always looking for vegan recipes that are both delicious and satisfying, and this one definitely fits the bill.


Fatunsin Anuoluwapo
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a lot of vegetables on hand, so this is a great way to use them up and make a delicious meal at the same time.


Ilyaas Sami
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. I'm not usually a fan of vegetarian soups, but this one was really flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely make it again.


teri koziczkowski
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it's packed with vegetables. I love that it's also vegan, so I can feel good about eating it.


kpk king
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very hearty. I would definitely make it again.


Md piyal rajput
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. It was easy to make and the leftovers were even better the next day.


Sikandar Zaib
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I highly recommend it!