5.0 from 33 votes
Minestrone Soup
This flavorful classic Minestrone Soup recipe is warm, satisfying, and packed full of nutrition. Perfect for the colder months!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Soup , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery washed and chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz dark kidney beans 1 can, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz garbanzo beans 1 can, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz tomato sauce 1 can
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano or marjoram
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup short cut pasta such as shells
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery in butter and oil over medium heat for 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in water, chicken broth, beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, seasonings, and cabbage.
- Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes. 10 minutes before serving, pour in pasta to cook or boil it separately.
- Serve with parmesan cheese and good quality crusty bread.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
949mg
(40%)
Potassium
888mg
(25%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
905IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 949mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.