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Minestrone Soup

This Minestrone Soup recipe is an easy one-pot meal that's full of vegetables, pasta, and an incredible tomato base. It's the perfect hearty dinner for a cool day!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 large carrots finely chopped
  • 2 ribs celery sliced
  • ½ medium onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounces each) can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15.5 ounce each) can red kidney beans rinsed, about 2 cups
  • 1 ½ cups rotini dry
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
  • thinly sliced fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large Dutch oven, cook and stir the oil, carrots, celery, and onion over medium-high heat until the onion has softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the tomatoes, broth, and beans. Cover, bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  4. Add the pasta, stir, and cover. Let the soup simmer covered for 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Stir in spinach and let sit for 2 minutes.
  5. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with Parmesan cheese for serving.

Notes

  • Planned Leftovers: If you’re planning for leftovers, cook the pasta separately and add it to each bowl individually. If pasta is stored in the soup, it will absorb the broth and get mushy.
  • You can mix and match your veggies as you wish. Keep it meatless or add in your own favorite protein like cooked Italian sausage.
  • Italian sausage
  • This is a good soup for using up leftover veggies or, if time is short, use mixed frozen vegetables.
  • Rinse canned beans in cold water to rinse off any preservatives and extra sodium.
  • You can mix and match your veggies as you wish. Keep it meatless or add in your own favorite protein like cooked Italian sausage.
  • This is a good soup for using up leftover veggies or, if time is short, use mixed frozen vegetables.
  • Rinse canned beans in cold water to rinse off any preservatives and extra sodium.

Nutrition Information

Calories 219 (11%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 1283mg (53%) Potassium 852mg (24%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 6250IU (125%) Vitamin C 18.9mg (21%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Calories 219 11%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 1283mg 53%
Potassium 852mg 18%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 6250IU 125%
Vitamin C 18.9mg 21%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

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