Description
Indulge in a warm and nourishing bowl of Olive Garden Minestrone Soup, a delightful copycat recipe that brings the comforting flavors of your favorite Italian restaurant right to your kitchen. This hearty soup is brimming with fresh vegetables, wholesome beans, and a rich tomato broth, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile enough to suit any occasion. With its easy preparation and nutritional benefits, you’ll find this recipe quickly becomes a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 carrots (sliced)
- 4 ribs celery (sliced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 zucchini (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 16 ounces Canned Diced tomatoes
- 4 ounces Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Green Beans (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 64 ounces Vegetable broth (divided)
- 16 ounces cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
- 16 ounces Red Kidney Beans (rinsed and drained)
- ½ cup Tiny Shell Pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon Parsley (minced)
Instructions
- In a large stock pot over medium heat, sauté olive oil with sliced carrots, celery, and diced onion until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced zucchini; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, canned tomatoes (with juice), green beans, and tomato paste; pour in half of the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Bring the mixture back to a boil; stir in rinsed cannellini beans, red kidney beans, and tiny shell pasta. Cook for 10-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in remaining vegetable broth and fresh spinach until wilted before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg