Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Easy Recipes: Hearty Minestrone Soup, the ultimate Italian dish that brings together an array of fresh vegetables, nutritious beans, and tender pasta. This vibrant soup is perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings, as it’s not only delicious but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, you can customize it with your favorite seasonal veggies or whatever you have on hand. Whether enjoyed as a satisfying main course or a hearty starter, this soup promises to leave everyone feeling nourished and content.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chopped carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chopped zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, and drained cannellini beans.
- Season with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add small pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot in bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg