Minestrone Soup
Enjoy a warm bowl of Minestrone Soup—a healthy Italian vegetable soup packed with beans, pasta, and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 potato, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes (fresh chopped or canned)
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
Beans & Pasta
- 1 cup cooked beans (kidney beans, cannellini, or chickpeas)
- ½ cup small pasta (elbow, ditalini, or shells)
Liquids & Seasoning
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Optional
- 1 cup spinach or cabbage, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
Heat The Oil
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Sauté Aromatics
- Add onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
Add Vegetables
- Stir in carrot, celery, potato, zucchini, and green beans. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add Tomatoes & Seasoning
- Add tomatoes, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Pour In Broth
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Simmer
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add Beans & Pasta
- Stir in beans and pasta. Cook for another 8–10 minutes until pasta is soft.
Add Greens
- Add spinach or cabbage (if using) and cook for 2 more minutes.
Taste & Serve
- Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaf, and serve hot with Parmesan cheese.