5 from 117 votes
Vegan Minestrone - Veggies Pasta & White Bean Soup
This Vegan Minestrone soup combines a medley of vegetables like zucchini, carrots, celery, and spinach with white beans and elbow pasta, resulting in a hearty, textured broth. The use of herbs such as oregano, thyme, and fresh basil lends a balanced herby flavor, while the inclusion of diced tomatoes adds acidity and depth. Simmering the pasta directly in the soup thickens it slightly and makes this a satisfying, all-in-one meal, ideal for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
210 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian, Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 3/4 cup carrot chopped
- 28 oz diced tomato
- 15 oz cannellini beans or other white beans or a combinationof white and kidney beans, can
- 1 cup zucchini chopped
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup elbow pasta use gluten-free if needed, or other pasta
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 3 tbsp basil chopped
- vegan parmesan cheese for garnish - optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent. 4 mins.
- Add celery, carrots and tomato and bring to a boil. 4 to 5 mins.
- Add the beans, zucchini, water, salt and spices and cook for 15 to 18 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup pasta and simmer for 12 or more minutes. Taste and adjust salt, herbs and heat.
- Fold in spinach and 2 tbsp chopped basil and simmer for another minute. Serve hot garnished with fresh basil and vegan parmesan.
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Notes
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving to brighten the soup's flavors.
- This recipe provides nutritional benefits based on one serving; adjust portions accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
849mg
(35%)
Potassium
656mg
(14%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
5170IU
(103%)
Vitamin C
29.2mg
(32%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5170IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 29.2mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.