Description
Winter Minestrone Soup is the quintessential comfort food for chilly days, brimming with hearty winter vegetables and nutritious ingredients. This warming dish combines the robust flavors of kale, sweet potatoes, and beans, making it both satisfying and wholesome. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers a delightful blend of tastes that will leave you feeling nourished and content. Enjoy a bowl of this vibrant soup as it warms you from the inside out, making it a must-have during the colder months.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups cooked cannellini or butter beans
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- If using dry beans, soak overnight or use the quick soak method. Drain.
- In a large pot, combine soaked beans and fresh water (8 cups). Simmer with aromatics for about 45 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté carrots, celery, red onion, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme in olive oil until softened (about 8 minutes).
- Add sautéed vegetables to the pot with beans. Stir in celeriac, sweet potato, canned tomatoes, and quinoa. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped kale until wilted before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg