Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Recipe, a delightful copycat version that’s easy to make at home. This hearty, vegetarian soup is brimming with fresh vegetables, beans, and aromatic herbs, making it a perfect dish for cozy evenings or gatherings. The rich vegetable broth serves as a flavorful base for seasonal veggies and pasta, ensuring each bowl is both nutritious and satisfying. Pair it with warm breadsticks or a crisp salad for a complete meal that everyone will love. Enjoy the taste of Italy right in your kitchen with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
- ¾ cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup sliced celery
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 32 ounces vegetable broth
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans (drained)
- 15 ounces canned great northern beans (drained)
- ¾ cup frozen cut green beans
- ½ cup small dried pasta (shells, ditalini, macaroni)
- 1 small zucchini (halved and sliced)
- 2 large handfuls fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for 4–6 minutes until softened.
- Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper (if using). Bring to a boil.
- Stir in kidney beans, great northern beans, frozen green beans, and dried pasta. Simmer partially covered for 8–10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add sliced zucchini, baby spinach, and parsley. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg