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Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

Gail Pearce Elegant-Entertaining
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 white or yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 4 large tomatoes, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon peri-peri sauce (can use bought hot sauce or chili flakes instead)
  • ¼ cup organic whole oat grouts soak an hour before using (omit if you want a gluten-free version and add ¼ cup of gluten-free pasta)**
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups spinach, rough chop
  • Basil for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (can substitute vegetarian Parmesan)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot saute onion, garlic, Herbes de Provence with olive oil.
  • Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add carrots and tomatoes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened.
  • Add broth, hot sauce or chili flakes (if using).
  • Add beans and oat grouts or pasta (if using).
  • Increase heat to medium-high and bring soup to a strong simmer. Then reduce heat slightly to low until the soup is simmering but not boiling.
  • Simmer the soup for 20 minutes.
  • Add spinach and cook till just wilted.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese (if using)

Notes

Herbes de Provence is a mixture of dried herbs considered typical of the Provence region of southeast France. These blends often contain savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, and oregano.   Lavender leaves are also included in products in the North American market. The herb mixture is typically used with grilled foods, stews, and soup.
Groats can refer to any whole kernel of grain that has been minimally processed so as to remove its outer husk. Groats are a whole grain that retains the germ and bran. They are high in nutrients and they have a hearty, chewy texture.  They can be soaked or simmered to soften them.  Bulgur is another name for wheat groats, which are par-boiled and used to make tabbouleh, soup, and other dishes.
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