This warming Minestrone Soup is so easy to prepare – the microwave does all the work! Chock-full of veggies and delicious flavours, this simple homemade soup is the perfect way to see out the last of these wintery days!
Serves: 2
Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pasta shells, spirals or penne
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup zucchini, diced
- 1/2 small onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 can cannellini beans, drained
- 1/2 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 300 ml vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, to taste
Method
Cook pasta on the stove according to packet instructions. Drain and toss with oil, then set aside.
In a large-sized microwaveable bowl, combine carrots, zucchini and onions. Add olive oil. Cover and microwave on high heat for four minutes.
Add the pasta, beans, tomatoes, broth, basil, salt and pepper. Microwave for a further eight to 10 minutes.
Divide soup into serving bowls and sprinkle liberally with Parmesan. Serve with crusty, buttery bread and enjoy!
Like eating veggies in tomato sauce . minestrone must be one of the most boring soups ever
Sounds good, will try it tonight as they are simple ingredients already on hand.
Add some prawns , fish and some spices to the sauce -turn it into a lovely mexican chowder
Spices, yes, as it was a bit bland. I added broccoli and beans on the side which was good. There’s no need to add dead animals.