Easy Recipes: Hearty Minestrone Soup
Easy Recipes: Hearty Minestrone Soup is a nourishing and comforting dish that brings together a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, legumes, and pasta. Ready in just 45 minutes, this soup is perfect for both cozy nights at home and lively gatherings with friends. Bursting with flavors and nutrients, it’s a meal that everyone in the family will love. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite seasonal veggies or beans!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans.
- Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook until tender (approximately 10 minutes).
- Stir in baby spinach; cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg