@effortlessmeals: A cozy bowl of minestrone packed with vegetables, white beans and tender pasta. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping, and dinner is ready! 🍲 Save this one for a chilly day. Recipe in comments 👇 #MinestroneSoup #SoupSeason #CozyRecipes #EasyDinner #HomemadeSoup

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Hearty Minestrone Soup with Crusty Bread 🥖 Recipe: Hearty Minestrone Soup Serves approximately 4–6 Ingredients * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 onion, diced * 2 carrots, diced * 2 celery stalks, diced * 3 garlic cloves, minced * 1 zucchini, diced * 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning * 4 cups vegetable broth, plus more as needed * 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices * 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed * ¾ cup dry ditalini pasta * 2 cups baby spinach * Salt and black pepper, to taste * Grated Parmesan, for serving, optional * Crusty bread, for serving Instructions 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook for 5–7 minutes, until beginning to soften. 2. Add the garlic, zucchini and Italian seasoning. Cook for another minute. 3. Pour in the broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. 4. Stir in the beans and dry ditalini. Simmer until the pasta is tender, about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if needed. 5. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Serve with Parmesan, if desired, and crusty bread for dipping. Helpful tip: If you’re planning on leftovers, cook the pasta separately and add it to each bowl. It will stay firmer and won’t soak up as much broth.