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sardinian longevity soup
Taylor Svetlichny

Sardinian Longevity Soup

5 from 1 vote
Sardinian Longevity Soup, also known as minestrone soup, is the ultimate recipe for a healthy, long life! Filled with nutritious and wholesome ingredients, this Italian Blue Zone recipe is a one pot, easy recipe that tastes even more delicious than it looks.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Healthy Meals, Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 219
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery ribs chopped
  • 1 stalk broccoli chopped
  • 1 small potato peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15-oz can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-oz can Great Northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup small pasta e.g., orzo
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, broccoli, potato, and garlic. Sauté the vegetables for about 8 minutes, or until softened.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste, beans, crushed tomatoes, parsley, and basil, allowing the flavors to combine.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and 2 cups of water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  4. Add the pasta and season with salt. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
  5. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  6. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make it Vegetarian: Swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth to make this a fully vegetarian dish without sacrificing flavor.
  • Add Pasta Separately: If you're meal prepping or planning to freeze the soup, cook the pasta separately and add it fresh when serving. This prevents the pasta from absorbing too much liquid and becoming mushy.
  • Adjust the Consistency: For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans or add a little less broth. If you prefer a thinner soup, just add a bit more water or broth.
  • Customize Your Veggies: Minestrone is super flexible, so feel free to add or swap veggies based on what you have on hand. Zucchini, spinach, or even kale are great additions.
  • Storage:
    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. For longer storage, freeze the soup (without pasta) for up to 3 months.