Traditional Minestrone | The Fancy Pants Kitchen

Ingredients

• April 14, 2021
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 white or yellow onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 1 medium (or 2 small) Yukon gold potatoes, diced into ½ inch cubes (about 1 cup diced potatoes)
• 1 (28 ounce) can fire roasted or regular crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 (3-inch long) Parmesan rinds (optional, see Chef’s Note)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 cups spinach
• 4 ounces elbow noodles, small shells or fusilli, gluten free if desired
• Freshly grated parmesan, for serving
• Garlic bread or crostinis
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• by Francine