Description
A hearty and nutritious vegetable minestrone soup packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the kidney beans, small pasta, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach or kale and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a heartier soup, add diced potatoes or butternut squash along with the other vegetables.
- To make it a protein-packed meal, stir in cooked chicken or sausage before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Organ Minestrone, Vegetable Minestrone, Healthy Soup