Minestrone Soup
A hearty, vegetable-packed Italian soup simmered with beans, tomatoes, and a small pasta shape, minestrone is a warming, wholesome meal in a bowl that is endlessly forgiving to make.
Why You'll Love This
- Loaded with vegetables, beans, and small pasta
- Flexible recipe that welcomes whatever vegetables you have
- Freezer-friendly and even better the next day
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1medium onion, diced
- 2carrots, diced
- 2celery stalks, diced
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) cancrushed tomatoes
- 6 cupsvegetable or chicken stock
- 1medium zucchini, diced
- 2 cupsgreen beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (15 ounce) cancannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cupsmall pasta, such as ditalini
- 2 cupschopped fresh spinach or kale
- 1 teaspoondried oregano
- 1Parmesan rind (optional)
- 1 1/4 teaspoonssalt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
- Grated Parmesan and fresh basilfor serving
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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