Veggie-tastic Minestrone Soup
Makes one large pot (5 quarts) – serves about 8 to 10
I love this soup and make it all the time. It’s so delicious and nutritious, not to mention super easy to throw together. It’s also a great way to use up extra veggies sitting around in your fridge!
Ingredients:
- 4 C veggie broth (1 32oz container)
- 1 15oz can tomato sauce
- 1/2 C water
- Chopped veggies (I usually use a variation of the following: carrots, squash, zucchini, celery, frozen peas, a big handful of kale, etc.)
- 8 basil leaves (optional), chopped
- 1 can kidney beans
- 3 C (cooked) whole wheat pasta
- Cracked pepper
Instructions:
Take a big pot (mine is 5 quarts) and place it on the stove. Pour in 1 15oz can tomato sauce, an entire container (~4 cups) of veggie broth (I used Nature’s Promise), and 1/2 C of water. Turn heat to medium high.
Chop veggies and add them in. Bring mixture to a simmer. Toss in the chopped fresh basil leaves, 1 can drained and rinsed kidney beans, and 3 cups whole wheat pasta, and top with some cracked pepper. Let mixture warm (you don’t want to overcook the veggies!) and enjoy! 
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Hi Anne,
Just made this for my sick fiance and was delicious…thanks for a great recipe with things that are already in the house.
Aw I’m sorry he’s sick but I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Just saw the comment on Facebook- had been meaning to tell you I made this earlier this week and have had it for lunch every day since. This soup is awesome!!
Yay! Glad you’ve been enjoying it!
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HI Anne!
This soup looks fantastic..I just have a question. About how many cups of veggies do you throw in there? I am thinking 3.. I am not very good at guessing, and I figured I would ask:)
Thanks!
Hey Danielle! It’s really up to you – that’s the beauty of this recipe, it’s very loose! Three cups would work – give it a shot!
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when you say tomato sauce do you mean tomato paste or are you using actual sauce?
No, actual sauce! The can says “tomato sauce” – I usually buy the Muir Glen organic brand.
ok great thanks! Im planning on making it this weekend.