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Classic Minestrone Soup

Hearty Classic Minestrone Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights

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A hearty and traditional vegetable soup with pasta and beans, perfect for a comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow macaroni)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in chopped zucchini, green beans, and diced tomatoes with their juice. Cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in rinsed beans and small pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender but firm, about 10 more minutes.
  5. Turn off heat and fold in chopped basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Adjust soup consistency with extra broth or water if needed.
  • Serve hot for best flavor.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg