Winter Vegetable Minestrone

A vegan winter minestrone made with winter vegetables, red wine, and herbs. This is a good soup for the coldest months, and for transitions in spring and autumn.

Course Autumn, Main Course, Soup, Soups and Stews, Winter

Cuisine European

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 225kcal

Author Alexandra Daum

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion diced
2 medium carrots sliced (~300 grams)
½ rutabaga peeled and sliced (~200 grams)
50 ml (¼ cup) red wine
400 grams (13.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
1 tablespoons Herbes de Provence
½ teaspoon sea salt to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
1 litre (4 cups) vegetable broth or water
250 grams (1 ½ cups) kidney beans cooked or canned, rinsed
150 grams (1 ½ cups) short pasta

Metric - Cups

Instructions

Add the oil to a large pot and heat over medium.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Once the pot is heated, add the onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
1 medium onion
Add the carrots and rutabaga, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
2 medium carrots, ½ rutabaga
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the wine, canned tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix.
50 ml (¼ cup) red wine, 400 grams (13.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoons Herbes de Provence, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Add the broth and beans. Cover and increase the heat to bring the soup to a rolling boil.
1 litre (4 cups) vegetable broth, 250 grams (1 ½ cups) kidney beans
Once the soup reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
After half an hour, increase the heat to bring the soup back to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook for 6-7 minutes, covered, or the time needed for the pasta type you're using.
150 grams (1 ½ cups) short pasta
Once the pasta is cooked, remove the soup from the heat. Taste and season as needed.
Leftovers will keep for a couple of days in the refrigerator but the pasta will soak up the broth - thin it out with a splash of water when reheating.

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