Description
This cozy and colorful Minestrone Soup is a nourishing bowl of comfort, loaded with fresh vegetables, beans, pasta, and savory Italian herbs. It’s the perfect choice for a quick dinner, healthy lunch, or warming meal prep idea. Whether you're looking for vegetarian recipes, easy dinner ideas, or classic Italian soups, this hearty dish is satisfying, adaptable, and delicious any time of year.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup green beans, chopped
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup ditalini pasta
2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Stir in potatoes, green beans, and zucchini. Cook for 3–4 more minutes to begin softening.
3. Add diced tomatoes with their juice and vegetable broth. Stir in oregano and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Stir in kidney beans, cannellini beans, and ditalini pasta. Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
5. Add spinach or kale and cook for 2–3 more minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Let the soup sit for 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
For best results when freezing, store without the pasta and add it fresh when reheating.
Slightly undercook the pasta if you plan to store leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: minestrone soup, easy dinner ideas, vegetable soup, healthy soup, quick dinner