Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italy with this easy Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Recipe. This hearty and nutritious soup is brimming with vibrant vegetables, beans, and aromatic herbs, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or a light lunch. Ready in just 40 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal any night of the week. Serve it alongside warm breadsticks and a fresh salad to create a complete dining experience that the whole family will love. Perfectly customizable, feel free to adjust the veggies and spices to suit your taste!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, 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
- 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 or ditalini)
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 2 large handfuls fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring out beans and pasta.
- In a large saucepot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 4-6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and optional crushed red pepper; bring to a boil.
- Add kidney beans, great northern beans, green beans, and pasta. Simmer for about 8-10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Mix in zucchini, spinach, and parsley; simmer an additional 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like basil or oregano. Feel free to experiment by adding other vegetables such as bell peppers or kale for variety.