Vegan Minestrone Soup



So, soups are definitely my main dishes that I make during the cool months. To change it up, I like this tomato based minestrone and that fills you up with veggies and pasta!



Plus, it is a good soup that can help clean out the fridge of left over veggies. Sometimes I like to add either some spinach, kale, or zucchini!

vegan minestrone soup





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An easy stew that is great for the winter or spring! Also, if no spinach or kale is added, enjoy them as a side salad with this yummy and fulfilling soup!
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Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Serves: 3-4
INGREDIENTS
  • 1/4 lb. of kidney beans, soaked for 5 hours
  • 1/4 lb. of great northern or white beans, soaked 5 hours
  • 4 cups of water (or vegetable broth) 
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup of kale, chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of carrots, chopped
  • 3/4 cup of celery, diced
  • 1 6 oz can of tomato paste
  • 1 tsp garlic and onion powder 
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 2-4 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable pasta
  • salt & pepper
    Instructions
    1. Cook soaked beans for 45-55 minutes in 4 cups of water or vegetable broth, salt and pepper, rosemary, bay leaves, and 1 tsp of garlic and onion powder. Make sure beans are softer.
    2. In a separate skillet, sauté onions and garlic in 1 Tbsp of olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add them to the beans after they cook for 45-55 min.
    3. Now, combine the carrots, celery, kale, pasta, and tomato paste with the beans to cook for 10 minutes.
    4. Finally, add the chopped tomatoes for 5 more minutes to cook.
    5. Let cool and enjoy with a simple side salad!
    Notes
    *To add some more color, try some zucchini and cook for the last 10-15 minutes in the soup or add finely chopped basil!

    When you guys make this and other vegan foods, share your creations by using the hashtag #beunbounded on Instagram! I would like to see what you made and if you added any special touches to your dish. :)

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