Name: Hearty Italian Beef Minestrone Soup with Vegetables and Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes; 6 cups beef broth; 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 cups chopped fresh spinach; Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

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Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
2
In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and zucchini, and cook for 2 minutes more.
4
Return browned beef to the pot. Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
6
Add cannellini beans and pasta to the pot. Simmer uncovered until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2 more minutes until wilted.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Hearty Italian Beef Minestrone Soup with Vegetables and Pasta

Instructions

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