Tomatoramenstrone
Warm, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, Tomatoramenstrone is a creative twist on classic minestrone soup, featuring tender ramen noodles swimming in a rich tomato-based broth. This recipe blends vibrant vegetables like zucchini, carrots, celery, and spinach with the savory depth of soy sauce and aromatic herbs like thyme and basil for a truly soul-soothing experience. Packed with protein-rich cannellini beans and a hint of umami, it’s a satisfying one-pot dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 45 minutes, this flavorful fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisines is ideal for vegetarians, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese makes it even more indulgent. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping, Tomatoramenstrone brings comfort food to a new level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium Zucchini, diced
- 6 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 28-ounce can Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 blocks Ramen noodles
- 1 15-ounce can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (optional), grated
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and diced onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Mix in the zucchini, and cook for 2 more minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce and cannellini beans, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the ramen noodles directly to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, usually 3-4 minutes.
Once the noodles are tender, stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 81.6 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.7 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 9900 mg | 430% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 431.6 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.2 g | 247% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.1 g | ||
| Protein | 145.0 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2094 mg | 161% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 7454 mg | 159% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
