Description
This Minestrone Soup (Olive Garden Copycat) Recipe is the perfect cozy dish for any occasion, whether you’re curling up on the couch or entertaining guests. Bursting with fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and pasta simmered in a savory tomato broth, this comforting soup not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body. Quick to prepare in under an hour, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Customizable and satisfying, this recipe brings the essence of Italian cuisine right to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 small zucchinis
- 1/2 large onion
- 6 celery stalks
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 15 oz canned Great Northern beans
- 15 oz canned Kidney beans
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp dry basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup pasta (such as ditalini)
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté diced carrots, zucchini, celery, and onion for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and dry basil.
- Add vegetable broth and both types of beans; mix well.
- Incorporate pasta and bring to a simmer; cook for about 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg