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Minestrone Soup

A rustic Italian vegetable soup loaded with seasonal produce, beans, and pasta in a savory broth. Customize with your choice of vegetables, legumes, and pasta shapes for endless variations.

50
min
6
servings
395
kcal
19.4g
protein

Ingredients

6 servings
Onion1 large
Garlic3 cloves
Carrot2 medium
Celery2 stalks
Zucchini1 medium
Canned tomatoes1 can (14.5 oz)
Cannellini beans1 can (15 oz)
Pasta1 cup
Olive oil2 tbsp
Parmesan1/2 cup

Method

1

Dice the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.

2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.

3

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4

Add diced carrot, celery, and zucchini; cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.

5

Pour in vegetable broth and add canned tomatoes with juice and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

6

Add drained cannellini beans and pasta. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until pasta is tender and cooked through.

7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf.

8

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories395 kcal
Protein19.4 g
Carbohydrate60.5 g
Fat9.1 g
Fibre4.3 g
Sodium1504.8 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.