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Minestrone Soup Recipe

This Minestrone Soup is not only delicious and comforting, but it's also really nutritious! It makes a hearty meal or side.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 5 cloves minced garlic  minced
  • 1 can (15 ounce) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 ounce) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 13 cups water
  • 7 teaspoons beef bouillon
  • 6 teaspoons chicken bouillon
  • 1 can (15 ounce) kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 1 Parmesan rind (optional)
  • 1 cup miniature shell pasta
  • 1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cabbage chopped
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup fresh spinach packed
  • parmigiano reggiano freshly shredded

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat and add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the seasonings and then the water, bouillon, kidney beans, barley, and Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. Add the pasta, garbanzo beans, and cabbage, cover, and simmer for 10 more minutes. 
  3. Add the green beans and peas and cook covered for another 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Serve soup topped with Parmesan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 443mg (18%) Potassium 533mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 4045IU (81%) Vitamin C 21.6mg (24%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 443mg 18%
Potassium 533mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4045IU 81%
Vitamin C 21.6mg 24%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

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