Italian Minestrone Soup
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Minestrone Soup
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30-minute Italian Minestrone Soup for those nights you're short on time but don't want to skimp on a hearty, filling meal! This healthy soup is packed with veggies, beans, Italian herbs and spices, tomatoes, and even Italian sausage if you're feeling particularly spicy.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dry ditalini noodles
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 3 whole carrots chopped
- 1 white or yellow onion diced
- 8 ounces green beans chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian dried herb seasoning see notes for DIY
- 1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 2 15-ounce cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 30 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth I used low sodium
- 2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves optional
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage optional
- fresh basil, parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper for topping optional
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- If including sausage, brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Once fully cooked, transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm while you prepare the soup.
- In a large stock pot combine celery, carrots, onions, green beans and butter. Saute over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning for 1 minute til fragrant.
- Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in noodles (if using sausage and/or spinach, stir in now with noodles). Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with basil and parmesan if desired just before serving.
Notes
- DIY Italian blend: 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, parsley, basil, and thyme
Nutrition Information
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Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
2901mg
(121%)
Potassium
1149mg
(33%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
6528IU
(131%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 2901mg | 121% |
| Potassium | 1149mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 6528IU | 131% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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