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minestrone soup

Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe Ready in Under 1 Hour

A hearty Italian vegetable soup with beans and pasta, perfect for a nutritious meal.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup small pasta
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and zucchini. Cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, beans, vegetable broth, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve hot with grated Parmesan.

Notes

  • Use any short pasta like ditalini or elbow macaroni.
  • Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: minestrone soup, Italian soup, vegetable soup, pasta soup