Minestrone

The Best Minestrone Soup

Source: Twenty Twenty newsletter / Ambitious Kitchen

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 white or yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 large carrots, sliced
1 medium (or 2 small) yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch cubes (about 1 cup diced potatoes)
1 (28 ounce) can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
4 cups spinach
4 ounces elbow noodles, small shells or fusilli, gluten free if desired

For serving:

Add olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven and place over medium high heat. Add in diced onion, celery, sliced carrots and potatoes. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until onions soften.
Next add in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Cover and cook on medium low for 10-15 minutes.
Next stir in the green beans, spinach and pasta. Cook uncovered for 8-12 more minutes or until pasta is al dente and green beans are tender. Pour into a bowl and serve with parmesan cheese on top. I also like to serve mine with garlic bread, crostini's or crackers. Personally I think soup makes amazing leftovers and is even more delicious the next day.