Italian Minestrone Recipe
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Do you like Italian minestrone? Good nutrition is super important! When people are living on a poor diet, it can compound or intensify struggles they are already experiencing. Poor nutrition makes it more difficult to cope with challenges and mental health struggles. Taking care of our mental health also means taking care of our physical health. While nutrition is super important, it can also be really tough to eat healthy on a tight budget! Those who are struggling and facing challenges can also face challenges of putting healthy food on the table.
This Italian Minestrone recipe is a good example of having something delicious that doesn’t break the bank to make! It is super tasty and can be a meal all on its own. The good thing about soup is that once it’s made, it can also be frozen to save for another time. This can be a great way to prep some meals for later days.
Italian Minestrone Recipe
This Italian Minestrone is a good hearty soup and can be served with some toast, cheese, and milk.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) of stewed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) of kidney beans or canned brown beans
- 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) of vegetable soup
- 1 cup (8.4 oz/250 mL) elbow macaroni
- 1 cup (8.4 oz/250 mL) shredded cabbage
- 1 tsp (0.2 oz/ 5 mL) of Oregano
- 1/2 tsp (0.1 oz/2 mL) of Basil
Combine the above ingredients into a large pot on the stove. Add 2 cups (17 oz/500 mL) of water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the past is tender.
Simple, Tasty, & Affordable Meal Planning
A good Italian Minestrone soup is a great example of something that is simple and quick to make but can be super satisfying. Living on a tight budget doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice taste or healthy food! If you struggle with getting healthy meals together, you can also check out your local food bank. If you need additional support, please contact your support worker or get in touch by starting a referral to our Outreach team.
