Description
Winter Minestrone Soup is the perfect dish to warm you up during the chilly months. Bursting with vibrant winter vegetables and hearty beans, this soup is not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying. Ideal for cozy dinners or meal prep, its rich flavors and comforting texture make it a must-have in your winter recipe rotation. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can enjoy it alone or paired with crusty bread for a filling meal. This Winter Minestrone Soup promises to be a delightful addition to your table, bringing warmth and comfort to every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups cooked cannellini or butter beans
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup celeriac, cubed
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 (14½-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale
Instructions
- If using dry beans, soak them overnight or use a quick soak method. Cook them until tender.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté carrots, celery, red onion, and garlic for about 8 minutes.
- Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with cooked beans and stock. Stir in celeriac, sweet potato, diced tomatoes, and quinoa.
- Bring to a boil then simmer for about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper after removing bay leaves.
- Stir in chopped kale and cook until wilted before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg