Spice Up Your Life: Italian Minestrone Soup with a Kick!
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Spicy & Nourishing Minestrone Soupā£ļø
Welcome to the flavorful world of Spicy Minestrone Soup, where every spoonful is a testament to the love affair between delicious taste and nutritious goodness. This isn't just any soup; it's a vibrant, hearty embrace of fresh vegetables, beans, and spices, carefully crafted to not only satisfy your cravings for something warm and comforting but also to nourish your body with every bite. Imagine the classic minestrone, but with a spicy kick that adds an exciting twist to this beloved dish. It's the kind of food that loves you back, offering a wealth of health benefits while delighting your palate with its rich, bold flavors. Join us as we delve into a recipe that's sure to become a staple in your kitchen, proving that healthy eating can indeed be deliciously irresistible.
In the heart of Thriving With Health's kitchen, where delicious meets nutritious, we've concocted a recipe that's bound to become your new comfort food favorite. Imagine the classic minestrone soup, but with a spicy twist that not only warms your body but also ignites your taste buds. This Spicy Minestrone Soup is not just a feast for the senses; it's packed with an array of vegetables, beans, and spices, making it a powerhouse of nutrients.
Why You'll Love This Spicy Minestrone Soupā£ļø
Our Spicy Minestrone Soup is the perfect blend of mouth-watering flavors and health-boosting ingredients. It's a versatile dish that allows you to use up whatever veggies you have on hand, making it both sustainable and utterly delicious. Whether you're a spice enthusiast or just looking to add a kick to your mealtime, this soup promises satisfaction with every spoonful.
Minestrone With A Deliciously Spicy Kickā£ļø
Servings: 6
Time to Make: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini, elbow macaroni)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled/sliced goat cheese (see garnishes below), for serving
Directions:
1. **Sauté the Veggies:** In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, zucchini, and bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
2. **Spice It Up:** Add the oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and let the spices bloom for about 1 minute.
3. **Simmer:** Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. **Beans & Pasta:** Add the kidney beans, cannellini beans, and pasta to the pot. Continue to simmer until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.*
*Note: You can make the pasta separate and add to individual servings for those who want it and this will keep leftovers fresher without the pasta.
5. **Final Touches:** Stir in the spinach and cook until it's just wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
6. **Serve:** Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Your Delicious Call to Action:
Ready to dive into the world of delicious and nutritious meals that don't compromise on flavor? This Spicy Minestrone Soup is just the beginning! Experiment adding other tasty ingredients to change up the soup and create your very own personalized minestrone masterpiece!
Join us at Thriving With Health for more recipes, tips, and tricks to fuel your body and delight your palate. Here's to a healthier, spicier life!
Fun Garnishes
Cookie cutters are a beautiful way to serve nourishing food that loves you backā£ļø
Red Bell Pepper
Favorite Cheese (Goat Here)
Samantha McConnell
About Me
My passion about health started in my teens when I first hand saw the effects of how illness can wreck havoc in a family growing up with parents who had serious health issues. I too struggled with losing weight & developed an eating disorder that I was able to heal by educating myself on healthier habits. Itās amazing what our bodies can do when we learn to take care of them like God intended. These experiences & challenges fueled my passion to be a life long student in pursuit of learning how to create healthier lifestyles where one can thrive at their optimal best. As a mother of 3 children & a wife of a traveling husband, I quickly learned how to implement healthy habits on the go so that I could be my healthy best for my family. This has evolved into my health coaching business Thriving With Health where I coach people to integrate simple & fun healthy 'bitesā throughout their day even on their most busiest & challenging ones. You are never too busy to take care of your health & I can show you how. Everyone has busy lifestyles and living at their optimum best is not only doable but can be fun as well!
