Kari's Vegetarian Minestrone

Name: Kari's Vegetarian Minestrone
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped baby carrots; 1 large zucchini, chopped; 4 medium mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup shredded fresh spinach; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2.5 cups water; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 pinch ground thyme; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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High in flavor! Strictly vegetarian minestrone with a flavorful kick! Serve with croutons or French bread.

Recipe by Kari

Published on November 10, 2007

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped baby carrots
1 large zucchini, chopped
4 medium mushrooms, sliced
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup shredded fresh spinach
3 cups vegetable broth
2 ½ cups water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 pinch ground thyme
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Saute oil and garlic in a large pot over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add onion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add carrots and saute for 3 minutes, followed by zucchini, mushrooms, and finally potato. Add more oil if necessary.
Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spinach; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in vegetable broth, water, kidney beans, basil, oregano, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour; the more simmer time the better.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

218	Calories
8g	Fat
31g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 218
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 730mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 9g	33%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 29mg	146%
Calcium 134mg	10%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 709mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.