Description
Warm, comforting, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Longevity Soup Recipe is the perfect dish for any occasion. Packed with nutrient-dense vegetables, beans, and greens, this hearty minestrone not only nourishes your body but also delights your taste buds with every spoonful. Its versatility allows for customization based on personal preferences or seasonal ingredients, making it a staple in any kitchen. Quick to prepare and easy to make, you can enjoy a bowl of this revitalizing soup any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup canned cannellini beans (or chickpeas)
- 1 cup cooked lentils (or ½ cup dried)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or orzo)
- 1 cup kale, shredded
- 1 cup baby spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion, carrots, celery, and zucchini; season lightly with salt and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in sweet potato and cook for an additional minute before adding garlic, oregano, thyme, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
- Add canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans (or preferred beans), cooked lentils (or dried), and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low; let simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Introduce pasta into the pot; if the soup thickens too much, add more broth or water as needed. Simmer for another 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in kale and spinach until wilted—about one minute. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Feel free to swap out beans or add your favorite seasonal vegetables. For creaminess without dairy, consider adding pureed white beans.