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Minestrone Soup
A delicious vegetable soup with a tomato broth, vegetables, beans and pasta. Make this copycat Olive Garden Minestrone soup for an easy dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 372 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 medium ribs celery chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 zucchini quartered and sliced
- 14 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 15 ounces canned small white beans rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans rinsed and drained
- ½ cup frozen cut green beans
- 1 cup small shell pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and zucchini to the pot.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender, 7-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini, tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the white beans, kidney beans, green beans and pasta to the pot. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the spinach leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes or until wilted.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the soup and serve.
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Notes
- FRIDGE: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
- FREEZER: Leftovers stored in an airtight container can be frozen for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before reheating.
- Let your soup completely cool before transferring it to the fridge or freezer! To reheat, place on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
1420mg
(59%)
Potassium
1229mg
(35%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
5178IU
(104%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 1420mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1229mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 5178IU | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.