Description
Authentic Minestrone Soup is a delightful Italian classic that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. Packed with an abundance of fresh vegetables and hearty beans, this vibrant soup is versatile enough to adapt to the seasons or your personal preferences. Whether you’re enjoying it as a comforting weeknight dinner or serving it at a gathering with friends, each bowl offers a delicious medley of flavors. It’s easy to prepare and makes for excellent leftovers, allowing the flavors to deepen over time. Dive into a bowl of this nutritious soup, rich in fiber and packed with plant-based goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1 cup chopped yellow squash
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 8-10 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and herbs; cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.
- Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, green beans, cannellini beans, and kidney beans; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook according to package directions (usually 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg