Description
Enjoy a hearty bowl of classic Italian Minestrone Soup brimming with vegetables, beans, and pasta in a flavorful broth. This vegetarian soup is easy to make and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 1 zucchini (diced)
- 1 small potato (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup green beans (chopped)
Soup Components:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach or kale
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, carrots, celery, and cook.
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate zucchini, potato, green beans. Stir in tomatoes, beans, pasta, broth, and seasonings.
- Simmer: Bring to boil, then simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Finish: Stir in spinach or kale until wilted. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot with Parmesan.
Notes
- You can customize the veggies. Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg