Classic Minestrone – Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup
This classic Minestrone is a warming and nourishing vegetable soup that will delight you with an abundance of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. It's easy to prepare and perfect for cool days or as a light main course.
Preparation
20 min.
Cook / Bake
40 min.
Servings
6
Calories
250 kcal
Ingredients
for 6 servingsAmounts are automatically adjusted.
- 2 tbspOlive oil
- 1 cupOnion(finely chopped)
- 2 clovesGarlic(minced)
- 2 stalksCelery(diced)
- 2 carrotsCarrots(diced)
- 1 tspDried oregano
- 1 tspDried basil
- 1 canDiced tomatoes(14.5 oz / 400g can)
- 6 cupsVegetable broth
- 0.5 cupSmall pasta(such as ditalini or elbow macaroni)Gluten
- 1 canCannellini beans(15 oz / 425g can, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cupZucchini(diced)
- 1 cupGreen beans(trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 cupsSpinach(fresh, roughly chopped)
- 1 pinchSalt(to taste)
- 1 pinchBlack pepper(freshly ground, to taste)
- 0.25 cupFresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
- cupParmesan cheese(grated, for serving (optional))Milch
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced celery, and diced carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the dried oregano and dried basil, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes (undrained) and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir in the small pasta, cannellini beans, diced zucchini, and green beans. Cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the vegetables are tender.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fresh spinach. The residual heat will wilt the spinach.
Season the minestrone with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Nutrition per serving
Calories
250 kcal
Protein
12 g
Carbohydrates
40 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
10 g
Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/classic-minestrone-hearty-italian-vegetable-soup
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