Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of Minestrone Soup, a delightful blend of seasonal vegetables, hearty beans, and nourishing pasta simmered in a rich tomato broth. This vibrant and flavorful dish is not only perfect for chilly days but also easy to whip up, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and cozy gatherings. Packed with nutrition, each bowl is a wholesome meal that can be customized to your taste. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with crusty bread, this Minestrone Soup will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large zucchini, chopped into small cubes
- 2 medium carrots, diced into cubes
- 4 ribs celery, chopped into small pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 15 oz cannellini beans, drained
- 15 oz kidney beans, drained
- 3/4 cup macaroni noodles or small pasta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add zucchini, carrots, celery, and onion; cook until tender, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add cannellini beans, kidney beans, macaroni noodles, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg