Nutritious Veggie Minestrone Soup

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Nutritious Veggie Minestrone Soup.

1. Step 1

   Start by bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.

2. Step 2

   Once boiling, add your whole wheat pasta and cook it, stirring occasionally, until it reaches that perfect al dente texture—this should take about 11 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside, letting it rest while you prepare the delicious soup.

4. Step 4

   In a spacious saucepan, warm up some vegetable oil over medium heat.

5. Step 5

   Toss in the vibrant sliced orange and red bell peppers, along with the crunchy celery, sweet carrots, and minced garlic.

6. Step 6

   Sauté these colorful veggies for about 5 minutes, or until they become slightly tender and fragrant.

7. Step 7

   Next, pour in the reduced-sodium tomato soup and add half a can of water to create a lovely base.

8. Step 8

   Stir in the drained diced potatoes, reduced-sodium chicken broth, dried basil, onion powder, salt, and a sprinkle of ground black pepper.

9. Step 9

   Mix everything together until well combined, letting those flavors mingle.

10. Step 10

    Bring this delightful mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer gently for about an hour.

11. Step 11

    This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a comforting and hearty soup.

12. Step 12

    When you’re ready to serve, ladle the warm soup over the cooked pasta in bowls, and enjoy a nourishing meal that’s as satisfying as it is delicious!.