Description
Warm up this winter with our hearty Winter Minestrone Soup, a delightful blend of seasonal vegetables that brings comfort and nourishment to chilly days. This nutritious dish is not only packed with flavor but also offers a wholesome meal full of protein and fiber from beans, quinoa, and greens. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, you can easily customize it with your favorite winter vegetables. Plus, it’s a one-pot wonder that simplifies cooking and cleanup—making it ideal for meal prep! Enjoy the rich taste of this vibrant soup that promises to become a new winter favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups cooked cannellini or butter beans
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup celeriac, cubed
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- If using dried beans, soak them overnight or use a quick soak method. Drain and rinse.
- In a large pot, simmer soaked beans in fresh water or stock until tender; about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté carrots, celery, red onion, garlic until fragrant (about 8 minutes).
- Transfer sautéed vegetables into the pot with cooked beans.
- Add celeriac, sweet potatoes, canned tomatoes, uncooked quinoa; bring to a boil then simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in kale until wilted; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg