Cozy Winter Minestrone Soup Recipe: A Heartwarming Bowl of Joy

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled & chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, chopped
• 1 small sweet potato, diced
• 2 cups kale or Swiss chard, chopped
• 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
• 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable broth
• ½ cup (60 grams) small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
• 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil or parsley
• Crusty bread