Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup

This Paleo, Whole30 + Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup is easy, made in one pot + full of nourishing ingredients! It's so delicious + perfect for the cooler months.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: butternut squash soup, comfort food, gluten-free, minestrone, one pan meal, paleo, pork sausage, whole30

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

1-2 tbsp avocado, olive or coconut oil
1 white onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 large carrots, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 tbsp mixed herbs (or basil/oregano)
6 tbsp tomato paste
2 14oz cans diced tomatoes
4-6 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp nutritional yeast OPTIONAL
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp coconut aminos OPTIONAL
2 bay leaves
1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
2 cups frozen green beans
salt + pepper to taste
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 lemon, juiced

Instructions

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add 1-2 tbsp of avocado oil (or other oil of choice).
To the heated oil, add the onion, garlic, celery and sliced carrot. Saute for 3-5 minutes or until the onion looks translucent.
To the veggies, add the mixed herbs, bay leaves, and tomato paste. Stir together for 1-2 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes, broth, sliced sausage, frozen green beans, nutritional yeast, honey, coconut aminos and desired amount of salt + pepper.
Bring to a simmer, cover + cook for 20 minutes.
Remove the lid, add the spinach + juice from 1 lemon. Stir and leave to simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the spinach is wilted. Serve and enjoy!