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Italian Minestrone Soup (Longevity Soup)

Italian Minestrone Soup (Longevity Soup)
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Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Italian Minestrone Soup, also known as Longevity Soup. This hearty dish is brimming with vibrant vegetables, nutritious legumes, and wholesome flavors that create a satisfying one-pot meal. Perfect for chilly evenings or light lunches, it’s not just delicious but also incredibly versatile. Customize it to suit your taste by adding different vegetables or beans, making it an excellent choice for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Best of all, this recipe is simple to prepare and stores beautifully for meal prep—so you can savor its goodness throughout the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, finely diced
  • 2 celery sticks, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 potato, diced into cubes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup dried lentils or 1 can cooked lentils
  • 1 can (15oz / 400g) cannellini beans
  • 1 cup (4.5oz / 125g) small pasta (e.g., farfalline pastina)
  • 3 cups spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaves. Sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for an additional 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth, diced potato, water, and dried lentils (if using). Season with salt and pepper, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  4. If using canned lentils, add them along with the cannellini beans; simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Optionally blend a portion of the soup for creaminess before adding pasta; cook according to package instructions.
  6. Stir in chopped spinach until wilted; serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil.

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