Description
Warm up on chilly days with this hearty Minestrone Soup, a comforting blend of fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta simmered in a savory tomato broth. This classic Italian dish is perfect for family dinners or meal prep, as it’s packed with nutrients and flavors that get better over time.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large zucchini, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 4 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 2 bay leaves
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 15 oz cannellini beans, drained
- 15 oz kidney beans, drained
- 3/4 cup macaroni noodles or small pasta (uncooked)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped zucchini, diced carrots, celery, and onion; sauté until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, and water; bring to a boil.
- Mix in drained cannellini beans, kidney beans, uncooked pasta, salt, pepper, and bay leaves; simmer until pasta is cooked through.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg