Easy Minestrone Soup

By MarlaJ

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP Olive oil
• 1 each : large onion, celery stalk and peeled carrot, cut into small dices
• 2 tsps Italian seasoning
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes
• 2 quarts vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cans small white beans with liquid
• 1 cup ditalini or small tubular pasta
• 1 pound season vegetables (squash,corn, cabbage, peas, spinach, zucchini)
• salt and pepper
• serve with parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil over medium-high in a large pot. Add onions, celery and carrots; saute until tender about 5 minutes. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes; saute until fragrant for about 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to medium-low; continue to simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally until vegetables are soft and pasta is tender (about 15 minutes) Season to taste.