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Overhead view of a pot of soup with soup ladle and garnished with parmesan cheese.

Minestrone Soup

Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: olive garden minestrone soup, vegetarian minestrone soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This vegetarian Minestrone Soup is thick and hearty, filled with delicious vegetables, herbs, and a rich tomato soup.
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
  • 1 large potato, peeled, washed, and diced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (28 oz) (793g) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (14.5 oz) (411g) cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 (15 oz) (425g) low sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (135g) ditalini pasta or other small pasta
  • 2 cups (75g) spinach

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot and cook until onion is softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the rest of the vegetables, seasonings, canned tomatoes, broth, and beans. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in the pasta and simmer until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and stir in the spinach. Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  1. STORAGE: Store cooled soup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. 
  2. FREEZER FRIENDLY: Pour completely cooled soup into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. 
  3. Taste your soup and add salt and pepper as needed. If you feel the soup needs a little something still add a splash of red wine vinegar or a squeeze of fresh lemon. Both will brighten up the flavors of the soup.
  4. Be sure to read the post for lots of substitutions. 

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7136IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg