Mashing a few beans makes it creamy without cream.
One pot · Healthy
Pantry Minestrone
A home for the half-bags of vegetables at the back of the fridge.
Ingredients
6 servings
- 14 ozCanned tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetableChicken or veg broth
- 1 canKidney beans
- 1 cup smallPasta
- 1Onion
- 2Carrots
- 2 stalksCelery
- 1Zucchini
- 2 clovesGarlic
- 1 tspItalian seasoning
- 2 tbspOlive oil
- to serveParmesan (optional)
- 2 cupsSpinach (optional)
Method
Soften onion, carrot and celery in oil 6 minutes; add garlic and seasoning.
Add tomatoes and broth; simmer 10 minutes.
Add pasta, beans and diced zucchini; simmer until pasta is tender, 10 minutes.
Stir in spinach; serve with parmesan.
Tap a step number to cross it off. Safe internal temperatures follow USDA FSIS guidance.
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