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Hearty Vegetable Minestrone with Chickpeas and Zucchini Recipe

Hearty Vegetable Minestrone with Chickpeas and Zucchini recipe

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This is a warm, filling soup with lots of vegetables, chickpeas, and small pasta. It's made with carrots, zucchini, and a tasty broth. You cook it all in one big pot and it's good for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, diced
1 large zucchini, diced
2 sticks celery, diced
64 fl oz vegetable broth
2 x (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes, no salt added
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 x (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
8 oz small shell pasta
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish)

Method

1
Wash and dry all the fresh produce. Peel and dice the carrots, zucchini, and celery. Place them in a bowl.
2
Peel and dice the onion, and mince the garlic. Add both to the bowl with the other veggies.
3
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
4
Add the mixed vegetables, garlic, and onion to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Pour in the vegetable broth and cans of diced tomatoes. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
6
Once boiling, add the chickpeas and pasta to the pot. Stir well.
7
Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and let it simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
8
Season the soup with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste if necessary.
9
Ladle the soup into bowls. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil before serving.