Lunch: Classic Minestrone

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen This comforting classic does dinner double-duty in the winters — in 25 minutes it warms you up and gives you a healthy boost of vitamins.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Classic Minestrone

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion
Kosher salt and pepper
2 clove garlic
2 tbsp. tomato paste
4 carrots
2 stalk celery
1 russet potato
6 sprig fresh thyme (optional)
1/2 head savoy cabbage
1 c. ditalini pasta
1 can white beans
2 c. baby spinach
Parmesan cheese and crusty bread, for serving
Crusty bread

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Add the carrots, celery, potato, thyme (if using), and 8 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cabbage and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes more.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.
Discard the thyme. Stir the pasta and beans into the soup and cook until the beans are heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the spinach, folding until beginning to wilt. Serve with additional olive oil, Parmesan and crusty bread, if desired.

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