Winter Minestrone Soup

By delicatefade

A comforting, tasty soup for those frigid months! Coming from Canada, I know a thing or two about cold. This soup sure hits the spot!

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Large Onion, chopped
• 1 Stalk Celery, chopped
• 2 Cloves Garlic, pressed
• 1 tsp Dried Basil
• 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Ground Thyme
• 1/4 cup Pearl Barley
• 2 Medium Potatoes, peeled & diced
• 2 Carrots, diced
• 8 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
• 1 can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
• 2/3 cup Small Shell Pasta
• 1 7 oz can Tomato Paste
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic and all spices. Cook til onion is soft.

Add stock, barley, potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes.

Mix in beans, macaroni, and tomato paste. Simmer 20 minutes.

Season with salt & pepper.