Vegan Minestrone Soup Food

VEGAN MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Set aside.
• Heat some oil in a large pot and sauté the onion for about 2 minutes. Then add the garlic for another minute.
• After one more minute, add the leek and then the carrots, the celery, and the zucchini. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, then stir in one teaspoon of the Mediterranean spice blend.
• Add the vegetable broth. Add the diced tomatoes and stir well with a wooden spoon.
• Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, fresh oregano, and the remaining spices.
• Add the cooked pasta and the beans and allow to heat through.

VEGAN MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven or pot, add the oil or water and saute the onion, carrot and celery for 5 minutes.
• Alternately, you can skip sauteing and add all the ingredients, except for the spinach, to a large pot, bring to a boil and continue with the recipe as written. This makes for one less step!
• Add remaining ingredients, except the spinach, bring to a boil, cover askew, reduce heat to low and simmer at a gentle boil for 20 - 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Soup is done when veggies are tender and pasta is cooked. Add more broth or water as needed.
• Five minutes before soup is done, add the spinach and stir to mix.
• Let soup cool a few minutes and serve with a squeeze of lemon and chopped parsley on top. Pairs will with homemade Vegan Cornbread, crusty Artisan Bread or soft and chewy Vegan Naan for soaking up the juices.
• Serves 4 - 6
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This soup also freezes well and will last for up to 2 months.

VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, salt, rosemary, black pepper and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in the broth, 2 cups water, the cannellini beans, tomatoes, zucchini and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the zucchini is just tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the collard greens and simmer until the greens are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the orzo. Season with salt. Top with the shredded parmesan.
• Photograph Courtesy of Time Inc. Books/Alison Miksch.

VEGAN MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, celery and carrots, sprinkle with salt, and stir. Sweat the vegetables until their moisture is released and they begin to soften.
• Add everything except the canned tomatoes, zucchini and spinach. Add the water slowly and make sure it covers the vegetables by at least 1 inch, also making sure there is room in the pot for the last few ingredients.
• Turn the heat to high, bringing the water to a boil, reduce and simmer for at least 30 minutes or until the vegetables are fork-tender and the lentils and rice are cooked.
• Add the tomatoes and zucchini and simmer for another 10 minutes. Before serving, add the spinach and stir well to combine everything. Add more salt or pepper if needed.

UNCLE BILL'S VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until just lightly browned.
• Add water, zucchini, carrots, canellini beans, celery, basil, oregano salt, pepper, tomatoes and garlic.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add macaroni, cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
• Adjust spices to suit your taste.
• Serve hot.