Easy Vegan Minestrone Soup

January 20, 2022 Comments Recipes

If you're a fan of classic Bolognese pasta, you're going to want to try this plant-based Bolognese spin on Italian Minestrone Soup! Made with Good Food For Good Plant-Based Bolognese Sauce, this quick Minestrone Soup only takes 20 minutes to make and is sure to be a winner for any cold winter night.

Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 Large Carrot, finely diced

2 Ribs Celery, finely diced

1 Green Zucchini, diced

1 Jar Good Food For Good Plant-Based Organic Bolognese (or Flavour of Choice)

1-400ml Can Diced Tomatoes

3 Cups Vegetable Broth

1-540ml Can Navy Beans

½ Cup Gluten-Free Elbow Macaroni

Salt and Pepper, to taste

Parsley, for serving

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the carrots, celery, and zucchini. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.

2. Add the Good Food For Good Plant-Based Organic Bolognese Sauce, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, and cook until vegetables are tender — about 6-8 minutes, depending on how small they are cut.

3. Add the beans, and macaroni, and cook just until macaroni is al dente— about 6 more minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve with a sprinkle of parsley.

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