This soup for longevity is my new OBSESSION! (Vegan & Gluten-Free) - Vegan Minestrone

canned diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often more affordable.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: rice

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while rice is a budget-friendly option.

Start by warming up a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot.

Mince garlic and dice onion, celery, carrot, zucchini, and potatoes.

Sauté garlic and onion for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the onion and garlic.

Add all the diced vegetables (potatoes, zucchini, carrot, celery) and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning; mix well.

Cover and cook the veggies until slightly softened for about 6-7 minutes.

Add a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, a can of red kidney beans, 1.5 cups of pasta, 0.5 teaspoons of kosher salt, a few grinds of black pepper, and 5 cups of vegetable broth; mix everything together.

Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil, then let it simmer for approximately 12-15 minutes until the pasta is al dente.

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