Blond Minestrone

Blond minestrone is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a variety of vegetables, including carrots, celery, onions, and tomatoes. The soup is also thickened with beans and pasta, and it is seasoned with garlic, herbs, and spices.

This recipe for blond minestrone is a healthier twist on the classic dish. The vegetables are cooked in chicken broth instead of heavy cream, and the soup is seasoned with fresh herbs instead of processed seasonings. This results in a lighter and healthier soup that is still packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 carrots, chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes

• 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

• 1/2 cup dried pasta

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, pasta, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through.

3. Serve hot.

Tips and Tricks:

• For a thicker soup, add a few tablespoons of cornstarch or flour to the pot before adding the diced tomatoes.

• To make the soup ahead of time, cook the soup according to the instructions, but do not add the pasta. Let the soup cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you are ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat, then add the pasta and cook until heated through.

• You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as zucchini, corn, or green beans.

• To make the soup vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth and omit the cannellini beans.

Story:

I first made blond minestrone when I was looking for a healthy and delicious soup to make for my family. I was tired of the same old soup recipes, and I wanted to make something that was both flavorful and nutritious.

I found this recipe online, and I was immediately impressed by the ingredients. The soup was made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta, and it was seasoned with fresh herbs. I knew that my family would love it.

I made the soup according to the instructions, and it was a hit! My family loved the flavor and the texture of the soup. It was the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.

Since then, I've made blond minestrone many times. It's a staple in my family's repertoire, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!