Magnificent Minestrone
A vibrant and colorful classic given an upgrade with ancient grains.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3-4 carrots peeled and sliced into 2" pieces
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 8 cups reduced sodium broth
- ½ lb fresh green beans sliced into 2" pieces
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup dry farro, barley, or orecchiette pasta
- ½ tsp each dried thyme and oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Add garlic and onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until onions are tender and transleucent.
- Add celery and carrots and sauté for another 2-3 minutes, or until celery begins to become tender.
- Next, add green beans, tomatoes, broth, and remaining seasonings and bring to a simmer, stirring occassionally.
- Add farro and continue simmering until farro is fluffy and tender, roughly 20 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in spinach and beans, until tender is wilted.
- Remove bay leaf and serve up your soup! Garnish with shredded parmesan or asiago cheese if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal