Winter White Bean Minestrone - Plant-Based Vegan Holiday Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice (2 cups)
• 1 small onion, cut into ¼-inch dice (1 cup)
• 1 cup mushrooms, cut into ½-inch dice
• 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced (4 cloves)
• 2 cups cauliflower, cut into ½-inch florets
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch dice (1 cup)
• 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained (1½ cups)
• 1 cup whole grain macaroni
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 roasted red pepper (from the jar), cut into ¼-inch dice, for garnish