Mighty Minestrone Soup (High Protein)
Delicious and full of flavor – you’ll love our Minestrone Soup! Use whatever veggies you have on hand…and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
1 medium onion, diced
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 medium carrots, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium yellow squash, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
2 (14.5 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes
8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1-piece Parmesan rind (approx. 2×3)
8 oz. box of Mighty Pasta (or any other short shape like penne, rotini, or orzo)
½ lemon, squeezed and juiced
3 cups fresh kale, chopped, or baby kale
2 T. basil pesto
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Parmesan cheese, grated for garnish
Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, melt butter and olive oil over medium high heat , and add the onions, and add 1 teaspoon kosher salt. After onions soften, add carrots and celery, and sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the zucchini, squash, and garlic and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the chickpeas, the broth, the tomatoes with their juices, and the Parmesan rind.
Stir to combine, bring to a boil, and then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the pasta and continue to simmer for another 9-10 minutes until pasta is al dente!
Remove the Parmesan rind, add the lemon juice, the fresh kale, and also 2 T. of basil pesto. Stir until thoroughly combined and kale begins to wilt.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Find it online: https://pastashoppe.com/mighty-minestrone-soup-high-protein/