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Minestrone-style Soup

Minestrone is a thick soup that comes from Italy. It varies from region to region and has no set list of ingredients. Full of diversity, it’s just our...Minestrone is a thick soup that comes from Italy. It varies from region to region and has no set list of ingredients. Full of diversity, it’s just our kind of recipe! This is our take on it, made with 2 kinds of beans and tofu for extra protein. Read more Minestrone is a thick soup that comes from Italy. It varies from region to region and has no set list of ingredients. Full of diversity, it’s just our kind of recipe! This is our take on it, made with 2 kinds of beans and tofu for extra protein. Minestrone is a thick soup that comes from Italy. It varies from region to region and has no set list of ingredients. Full of diversity, it’s just our kind of recipe! This is our take on it, made with 2 kinds of beans and tofu for extra protein.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Soy, Gluten
Ingredients
Serves 6
Metric Imperial
white onion
diced
carrot
finely sliced
celery
finely sliced
garlic cloves
minced
oregano (dried)
2cm cubed
vegetable stock
bay leaf (dried)
Swaps: black beans (can), borlotti beans (can), pinto beans (can)
drained and rinsed
Swaps: butter beans (can), chickpeas (can), haricot beans (can)
drained and rinsed
wholegrain orzo
kale
destalked and roughly chopped

Ingredients

Serves 6
Metric Imperial
white onion
diced
carrot
finely sliced
celery
finely sliced
garlic cloves
minced
oregano (dried)
2cm cubed
vegetable stock
bay leaf (dried)
Swaps: black beans (can), borlotti beans (can), pinto beans (can)
drained and rinsed
Swaps: butter beans (can), chickpeas (can), haricot beans (can)
drained and rinsed
wholegrain orzo
kale
destalked and roughly chopped

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes, until softened.

3

Add the garlic and oregano. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

4

Add the chopped tofu and stir to coat.

5

Add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, bay leaf and beans. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until reduced and the tomatoes have lost their raw taste.

6

Add the pasta and kale. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the kale is wilted and darkened.

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