Quick and Easy Minestrone

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 25 min
  • Active: 20 min
Traditionally, minestrone is slow-simmered with Parmigiano-Reggiano rinds to impart a rich umami flavor to the broth. In our shortcut version, soy sauce is used instead, adding instant depth to this pantry-friendly soup.
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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving

One 8-ounce can corn kernels, drained

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1 quart chicken broth

One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes

3/4 cup small pasta, such as small shells

One 14-ounce can white beans, drained, reserving half of the liquid

1 teaspoon soy sauce

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

One 14-ounce can cut green beans, drained

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste, rosemary and oregano and cook, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste begins to darken in color, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the paste is smooth and incorporated into the liquid.
  2. Add the whole can of diced tomatoes (including the liquid), and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the pasta, the white beans and reserved liquid and the soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the pasta is al dente, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring in the green beans during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Serve in individual bowls with a little oil drizzled on top.

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Skyyriot

Super easy and quick to make. If I decide to make this again I don't think I'll use the Rosemary or Oregano it didn't mix well with the rest of the combined flavors.

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