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Minestrone Soup

This hearty and healthy Italian Minestrone Soup is loaded with vegetables, beans, and pasta, simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for any season, it’s the ultimate comfort food that’s both nutritious and satisfying!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini or kidney beans, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
  • 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
  • optional grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
  • optional fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic, zucchini, and green beans. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, beans, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped spinach or kale and simmer for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
  • Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley, if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 650mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6g
Keyword Healthy Comfort Food, Italian Soup, Minestrone Soup, Vegetable Soup
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