Description
A classic Minestrone Soup recipe that is hearty, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. This comforting Italian soup is perfect for a cozy night in or a family meal.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow)
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
Serving:
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add zucchini and green beans, cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, broth, water, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add pasta, cook until tender (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in spinach, let it wilt (about 2 minutes).
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with grated Parmesan.
Notes
- You can substitute any beans or vegetables you have on hand.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta or omit it entirely.
- This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg