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Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
Vegetarian Minestrone Soup is based on the hearty classic Italian recipe that's loaded with beans, vegetables and pasta in a seasoned aromatic tomato broth!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 352 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 large carrots diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 ounces tomato paste
- 1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 15 oz can kidney beans drained/rinse
- 15 oz can white beans drained/rinsed
- 1/2-3/4 cup small pasta of choice
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery and carrots to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the zucchini, thyme, oregano and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes with their juices and vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer until the vegetables soften, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the kidney beans, white beans and pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 6-8 minutes or according to pasta package instructions.
- Serve with parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 4-5 days in the fridge.
- Freezing Instructions: You can also freeze the soup in for up to 3 months. I recommend freezing it individual portions for easier thawing and leaving the pasta out so that it doesn't get mushy. To re-heat, thaw in the fridge overnight and microwave until heated through. Or simply microwave straight from the freezer until heated through.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can omit some vegetables as you see fit, and switch out the beans and spices.
Nutrition Information
Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
578mg
(24%)
Potassium
1505mg
(43%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
4033IU
(81%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
170mg
(17%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1505mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 4033IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.