Paleo Summer Minestrone Soup

Perfect for warm weather, this Paleo Summer Minestrone Soup is flavorful and light. Full of fresh veggies and herbs, this dish is filling and healthy.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 yellow squash, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add onion and garlic, saut until fragrant

Add carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper

Saut until vegetables are tender

Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper

Bring to a simmer

Add chopped kale or spinach, cook until wilted

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves