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Minestrone Soup in a bowl

Veggie-Packed Minestrone Soup

4.95 from 17 votes
This vegie packed, flavorful minestrone soup is perfect for cold winter days!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings8 1.5 cup servings
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion medium, diced
  • 1 carrot, large thinly sliced or finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 zucchini, small diced or shredded
  • 4-5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 cup French cut green beans frozen, or used canned if preferred
  • 2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 15-ounce cans white beans like Great Northern or Cannellini
  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 ½ teaspoons oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • ½ teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 32 ounces vegetable broth (4 cups)
  • 3 cups hot water
  • ½ cup ditalini or other small shell pasta
  • 4-6 cups spinach leaves fresh, loosely packed
  • ¼ cup parsley fresh, minced

Instructions

  • Heat a large stock pot to medium heat. Add olive oil to coat bottom of pan. Add onions, carrot, and celery. Saute 4-5 minutes, until onions start to look translucent. 
  • Add zucchini and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes longer, stirring until garlic is fragrant. Add green beans, kidney and white beans, tomatoes, and seasonings and stir to combine. 
  • Add broth and water and bring soup to a simmer. Cover pot and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes, until carrots and celery are tender. 
  • Add pasta and cook until pasta is soft, 8-10 minutes. 
  • Remove pot from heat and stir in spinach and parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Feel free to add additional broth or water for a thinner consistency.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 910mg, Potassium: 171mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 3099IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Courses, Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: minestrone soup
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Sara Wells
Cost: $5
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