Description
Classic Minestrone Soup is a comforting Italian dish brimming with fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and aromatic herbs. This effortless vegetarian recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings. With its vibrant colors and rich aromas, each bowl warms your heart while nourishing your body. Customize the ingredients based on seasonal produce to keep this classic dish exciting every time you prepare it!
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta (or any small pasta shape)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about five minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for one more minute.
- Add zucchini and green beans; cook for five minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to low and cover partially. Simmer for about twenty minutes.
- Add rinsed cannellini beans and pasta; cook until pasta is tender (around ten minutes).
- Stir in fresh spinach or kale until wilted; adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg