Description
Cozy up this winter with our flavorful Winter Minestrone Soup, the ultimate comfort dish for chilly days. Brimming with an array of seasonal vegetables like sweet potatoes and kale, this hearty soup is not just delicious but also a powerhouse of nutrients. Perfect for family dinners or as a satisfying lunch, it offers a warming embrace on even the coldest days. With easy preparation steps, you’ll master this recipe in no time, and its versatility allows you to adapt it to whatever winter vegetables you have on hand. Make a big batch and freeze individual portions for quick meals on busier days. Enjoy the robust flavors and comforting texture that will make this soup a cherished winter favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups cooked cannellini or butter beans, rinsed and drained (1 15 oz. can if using canned / ¾ cups if using dry)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock or water
- 1 cup celeriac, cubed
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale, thick ribs removed
- 3 tbsp finely chopped basil
- 2 oz (60g) Parmesan, grated (omit for vegan)
Instructions
- If using dry beans, soak them overnight or use the quick soak method: boil for 3 minutes, then rest for 1 hour. Drain.
- In a large pot, cook soaked beans with fresh water (8 cups), salt, and aromatics (onion, garlic, carrot, celery) until tender (about 45 minutes to 1½ hours).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté carrots, celery, red onion, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme for about 8 minutes.
- Transfer sautéed vegetables to the pot with cooked beans; add celeriac, sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, and quinoa. Bring to boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in chopped kale and cook until wilted (5–8 minutes). Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg