Minestrone Soup
Minestrone soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending vibrant vegetables, tender beans, and pasta in a rich broth. This hearty Italian dish not only warms your body but also evokes cherished memories of family gatherings and laughter around the dinner table. With its flexibility to adapt based on seasonal produce, it’s perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Dive into a bowl of this nutritious delight and savor each spoonful!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta (or small pasta shape)
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and zucchini; sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta and kidney beans; reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with optional grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg