ጥዕና ዘለዎ ናይ ቁሪ ሚኒስትሮኒ Healthy Minestrone Soup Recipe #cooking #Eritrea #minestronesoup #winter

pasta

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa adds protein and fiber while being gluten-free.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomato puree

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor but may be more expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while being versatile.

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: black beans

Chickpeas provide similar texture and protein.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced zucchini and green beans; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Pour in canned tomatoes and vegetable broth; stir to combine.

Add cannellini beans, pasta, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is tender.

Stir in fresh spinach and Italian herbs; cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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