The Ultimate Minestrone Recipe
A vibrant, chunky, and comforting Italian minestrone soup filled with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Beans (Cannellini or Kidney Beans)
- 1 cup Pasta (Ditalini or any small variety)
- 2 cups Tomatoes (Canned diced or crushed)
- 2 cups Vegetables (Carrots, Celery, Zucchini, Spinach, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 4–6 cups Vegetable Broth
- Fresh Herbs (Basil, Thyme, Parsley)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop all veggies into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot and add onions and garlic, cooking until translucent.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in carrots, celery, and zucchini; sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the beans and tomatoes with a splash of juice.
- Pour the broth in and bring to a rapid simmer.
- Season and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions.
- Add greens: Stir in spinach a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Feel free to improvise with seasonal veggies and different herbs. Enjoy with crusty bread or a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: minestrone, soup, healthy comfort food, Italian soup, vegan recipe
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