It's been freezing cold in most of the country, so I wanted to share a recipe that can warm your heart and nourish your body. Paleo Minestrone Soup is one of my favorite recipes to eat on a snowy day, after skiing, or just because I want food that's good for the soul.

Minestrone soup typically has beans, pasta, and lots of veggies. However, if grains and beans are not your friend most days (like me) then Paleo Minestrone Soup is the perfect recipe for you! Made without grains, its packed with veggies and lots of potatoes, which are a good substitute for beans in soup.

Minestrone soup is especially good to have during the winter when viruses are making their way around. It's great for the immune system, since it's packed with so many different vitamins and minerals, thanks to all the colored veggies!

Vitamins Iike C and D and minerals like Zinc are imperative to your immune system, however, those aren't the only ones you need, so making sure you get a good variety helps the body is function at its highest potential.

Another way to boost the nutrients in this soup is to use bone broth instead of chicken broth! It's so healthy for your gut, joints and overall health.

Tips for Paleo Minestrone Soup:

I use ground chicken, but it's also good with and ground meat you like.
If you are doing the Whole30, just leave out the grain-free pasta and add a few more potatoes, it's still delicious.
You can use any pasta you like, I prefer Jovial grain-free or Banza pasta. If you want to add "regular pasta" or beans, go for it!
Make a double batch because this is a great freezer meal down the road.
If you can't find white sweet potatoes, feel free to use any potato you like. This is also really good with Yukon gold potatoes.
You can cook this in your Instant Pot too! Sauté all your veggies and chicken, minus potatoes and spinach, then throw everything in your Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for eight minutes.

If you like this soup be sure to check out my Paleo "Pasta" Fagioli Soup, too!

Paleo Minestrone Soup

Hayley Lucero

Grain-free minestrone soup, packed full of vegetables.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings people

Ingredients

1 pound Ground Chicken
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Large Carrots diced
3 Stalks Celery diced
1 Medium Yellow Onion diced
2 cups Green Beans chopped into bite size pieces
2 Zucchini diced
2 cups Spinach
2 Medium White Sweet Potatoes diced
3 Garlic Cloves minced
16 oz Diced Tomatoes
3 oz Can Tomato Paste
4 cups Chicken Broth
2 cups Water
1 tablespoon Oregano
½ tablespoon Thyme
2 Bay Leaves
½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 box Jovial Grain Free Pasta I like shells or macaroni shaped (can also use Banza pasta)

Instructions

Heat a large pot to medium and add olive oil. Brown the ground chicken in a pan until cooked through.
To the same pot, add the carrots, celery, onion, green beans, and garlic to saute.
Once chicken and veggies are combined, add the rest of the ingredients, except the pasta.
Bring to a boil and let cook until potatoes are fork-tender then decrease the heat. This should take about 20 minutes.
In the meantime cook your pasta according to the directions on the package.
Once potatoes are cooked through or fork tender, add the pasta to the pot.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

I use ground chicken, but it's also good with and ground beef.
If you're doing the Whole30, just leave out the grain-free pasta and add a few more potatoes, it will still be delicious.
If you want "real" pasta, go for it! Same with beans, this doesn't have to be only Paleo-friendly.
Make a double batch because this is a great freezer meal down the road.
If you can't find white sweet potatoes, feel free to use any potato you like! This is also really good with Yukon gold potatoes.
You can cook this in your Instant Pot too! Sauté all your veggies and chicken, minus potatoes and spinach, then throw everything in your Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.