From Scratch Gluten Free Minestrone Soup

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using homemade stock enhances flavor and reduces sodium.

alphabet pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: any small pasta

Whole wheat adds fiber, while any small pasta maintains texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for sautéing.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Frozen tomatoes can be less expensive and still flavorful.

Heat 4 tablespoons of avocado oil in a pot over medium heat.

Mince 1 clove of garlic and set aside.

Add 1 lb of ground venison to the pot and brown it.

While the meat is browning, dice 2 carrots and 2 medium tomatoes.

Add the diced carrots and tomatoes to the pot once the meat is browned.

Add 1 cup of green beans (canned, fresh, or frozen) to the pot.

Stir the mixture and let it simmer for about 7 minutes.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, 1/2 cup of dried minced onion, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper to the pot.

Pour in 2 cups of water and 4 cups of chicken broth, then add 4 cups of tomato paste; stir well.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through, especially the carrots.

Add 1 can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas) to the pot.

Add 12 oz of gluten-free shell pasta to the pot, stirring to combine.

Let the soup simmer until the pasta is cooked through, adding more water if necessary.

Add fresh spinach to the pot and cook for a few more minutes until wilted.

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