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Minestrone Soup Recipe

Minestrone Soup Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
  2. Stir in the garlic, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add zucchini and green beans, cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, broth, water, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Add pasta, cook until tender (8-10 minutes).
  6. Stir in spinach, let it wilt (about 2 minutes).
  7. 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