Soy Minestrone

== Ingredients ==
* 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped (1½ cups)
* 1 medium carrot, chopped (½ cup)
* 4 cups vegetable broth
* ¼ lb red new potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks (1 cup)
* 1 cup canned plum tomatoes, with juice
* 1 cup frozen soybeans (edamame)
* 1 small zucchini, chopped (1 cup)
* ½ cup cut green beans (1-inch pieces)
* 3 large leaves Swiss chard, green part only, cut crosswise into ½-inch-wide strips (2 cups)
* ⅛ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
* ½ cup dry ditalini pasta or any small pasta shape
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# In medium Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot and cook until onion is softened, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
# Add broth and potatoes and bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 6 minutes.
# Stir in tomatoes with their juice, soybeans, zucchini, green beans, chard and red pepper flakes if desired. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
# Stir in pasta, reduce heat to low and simmer until pasta is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
# Season with salt and pepper.
Category:Vegetarian Soup Recipes
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Category:Carrot Recipes
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