Traditional Minestrone

Traditional Minestrone

thefancypantskitchen.com

There's something very comforting about a bowl of traditional minestrone soup. Even though I often make this during the winter months, I'm truly a fan of it

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Cooking tools:

  • Pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Stove
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Can opener
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander
  • Ladle
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slow cooker
  • Garlic bread crostini
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Kitchen timer
  • Peeler
  • Serving bowl
  • Spoon
  • Grater

Ingredients

  • 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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