Description
A comforting, vegetable-packed Italian classic brimming with beans, pasta, and fresh vegetables in a savory tomato broth. This Hearty Minestrone Soup is the perfect, wholesome meal for cozy dinners or warming lunches.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Garlic
- Zucchini
- Green beans
- Diced tomatoes
- Vegetable broth
- Cannellini beans
- Red kidney beans
- Small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- Fresh spinach or kale
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, kidney beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach or kale until wilted. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth for added depth.
- Swap spinach for Swiss chard or collard greens.
- Add diced potatoes or butternut squash for extra heartiness.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
