Description
Enjoy a warm and hearty bowl of Easy Recipes: Hearty Minestrone Soup, a delightful dish that brings together fresh vegetables, nutritious beans, and pasta for a comforting meal. Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Italian-inspired soup is perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy dinner at home or a gathering with friends. With its rich taste and nutrient-dense profile, this minestrone soup is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare in under an hour. Customize it with your favorite seasonal veggies for a unique twist every time you make it!
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
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- 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 oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add small pasta; cook until tender (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in baby spinach; cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot in bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg