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Easy Minestrone Soup

This easy Minestrone Soup recipe is a hearty, budget-friendly meal full of vegetables and perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 about 1.5 cups each
Calories: 31355 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion $0.32
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 4 carrots $0.32
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste $0.10
  • 1 28oz. can diced tomatoes $1.00
  • 1 15oz. can Kidney Beans $0.75
  • 1 15oz. can chickpeas $1.00
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning $0.30
  • 4 cups vegetable broth $0.52
  • 1 zucchini (about 1/2 lb.) $0.71
  • 1 cup frozen green beans $0.30
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice $0.06
  • 1 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional) $0.10

Instructions

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  1. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the carrots. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, and carrots to a large soup pot. Sauté over medium heat until the onions become soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add the tomato paste to the pot and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes more, or until the tomato paste begins to coat the bottom of the pot (do not let it burn).
  3. Rinse and drain the kidney beans and chickpeas, and then add them to the pot along with the diced tomatoes (with juices), Italian Seasoning, and vegetable broth. Give everything a good stir, place a lid on top, and allow it to come up to a simmer. Allow the soup to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. While the soup is simmering, slice the zucchini into quarter-rounds. After the soup has simmered for 20 minutes, add the sliced zucchini and frozen green beans (no need to thaw first). Stir and simmer the soup for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the zucchini just begin to soften.
  5. Finish the soup by adding lemon juice and chopped parsley. Give it a taste and add extra salt if needed (my soup did not need any extra salt, but it may depending on the type of broth used). Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5cups Calories 313.55kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 48.08g (16%) Protein 14.1g (28%) Fat 8.55g (13%) Sodium 1008.55mg (42%) Fiber 11.32g (45%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6about 1.5 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 31355

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5cups
Calories 313.55kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 48.08g 16%
Protein 14.1g 28%
Fat 8.55g 13%
Sodium 1008.55mg 42%
Fiber 11.32g 45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.