Description
Minestrone Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that brings warmth to chilly days with its rich combination of fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta simmered in a savory tomato broth. This flavorful soup bursts with nutrients and can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this Minestrone Soup recipe promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large zucchini, chopped into small cubes
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 4 ribs celery, chopped into small pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 15 oz cannellini beans, drained
- 15 oz kidney beans, drained
- 3/4 cup macaroni noodles or small pasta (uncooked)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped zucchini, diced carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté until tender (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, and water; bring to a boil.
- Mix in drained cannellini beans, kidney beans, macaroni noodles, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning if necessary, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg