Health highlight of tomatoes: Tomatoes are also full of antioxidants that have been shown to prevent certain types of cancer (specifically lung and prostate) promote heart health, and may be helpful in supporting bone health. One of these antioxidants is lycopene, which has been linked to higher functionality with age, as well as increases your skins natural SPF!
Minestrone Soup Ingredients:
2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 large Onion, diced
2 stalks Celery, diced
2 large Carrots, diced
2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
1 tsp Dried oregano
14 oz No-salt-added diced tomatoes, can
28 oz Crushed tomatoes, can
6 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
18 oz Steamed red kidney beans
18 oz Steamed garbanzo beans
1 cup Elbow Pasta
Here is a look at the completed dish:
Minestrone is my fave soup, especially for a gloomy day like today! It’s a classic recipe that leaves you feeling full and warm. Watch how to make it here:
Recipe adapted from Feel Good Foodie
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 2 large Carrots, diced
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 14 oz No-salt-added diced tomatoes, can
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes, can
- 6 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 18 oz Steamed red kidney beans
- 18 oz Steamed garbanzo beans
- 1 cup Elbow Pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil, add onions, carrots, celery, herbs, salt/pepper and sauté for a few minutes
- Add garlic and mix with veggies for 1 minute
- Add diced & crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes
- Stir in beans and simmer for 10 minutes
- Stir in pasta and simmer for 5-10 more minutes
- Serve with fresh parsley and croutons (optional)
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