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Minestrone soup

Level
very easy
Prep Time
1 h 50 m
Total Time
1 h

Ingredients

2 tbsp.
coconut oil
1
yellow onion, chopped
1
leek, chopped
4
cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp.
savoury herbs
1 tbsp.
dried thyme
2 cups
fresh parsley, finely chopped
10
fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
4
carrots, peeled and finely diced
4
celery stalks, finely diced
2
white potatoes, peeled and finely diced
1
sweet potato, peeled and finely diced
1 cup
cooked red beans
4 cups
vegetable broth
1 can
diced tomatoes
3
bay leaves
Himalayan salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
In a saucepan, heat a small amount of coconut oil over medium heat. Add onion and leek. Stir and add a bit salt and pepper. Once the mixture has cooked for 3 minutes, add garlic.
Step 2
When onions are translucent, stir in savoury herbs, thyme, parsley and basil. Cook for 3–5 minutes.
Step 3
Add carrots, celery, potatoes and beans. Mix well and stir in vegetable stock and diced tomatoes.
Step 4
Bring soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. After 5 minutes, reduce heat to medium-low and add bay leaves.
Step 5
Season to taste and simmer for 1 hour over low heat.

You can also add gluten-free pasta for the kids!