White Bean Minestrone Soup
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 bowls
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Italian, Vegetarian
White Bean Minestrone Soup
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Easy to make and oh so cozy, this vegetarian one-pot White Bean Minestrone Soup is a must make! It's loaded with heart-healthy beans and veggies and tastes absolutley amazing the next day! (yield is 12 cups or 6 bowls)
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Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 2 large carrots
- 2 celery ribs
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1 TBSP butter (use oil if vegan)
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans tomato sauce (15 oz each)
- 1 can chickpeas (14.5 oz)
- 1 can cannellini beans (14.5 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend (Mrs. Dash is my favorite)
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or 1 TBSP fresh)
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS + EXTRAS
- grated Parmesan cheese (skip if vegan)
- fresh parsley or basil
- Olive Oil for drizzling
- croutons
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Instructions
- Peel and dice onion and carrots. Finely chop celery. Smash and peel garlic, then finely mince.
- Open cans all at once to save time. Drain and rinse beans. Use entire can of tomatoes with juices.
- Heat a large dutch oven (or heavy duty pot) to medium-high heat with oil and butter. Once oil is hot, add onion, carrot, and celery and saute until vegetables are tender, approx 7 minutes.
- Next add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, basil, and oregano. Cook an additional minute, stirring constantly.
- Add broth, tomato sauce, and tomatoes (juices and all) and bay leaves and bring pot to a boil. Add beans and reduce heat to a low and cover while the soup simmers. for 10-15 minutes.
- See pasta note below. If cooking pasta in soup, uncover and simmer for 6-8 minutes to cook the pasta until tender. Stir often to prevent sticking.
- PASTA NOTE: If using a different pasta shape or using GF pasta or rice instead, simply adjust cook times as needed. Since ditalini are super small I boil them right into the soup but larger shapes and/or rice can easily be cooked in a separate pot while the soup cooks, this way nothing sticks. If you like a very broth-y soup or want to freeze some for later, cooking the grains seperate will come in handy here as well.
- Give the soup a taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Additional basil, oregano, and/or Italian seasoning blend may also be added to taste.
- Ladle into bowls, top with your choice of toppings (parsley and parmesan are my favorites), and enjoy!
FREEZER INSTRUCTIONS
- If you would like to freeze some for later, simply make the pasta on the side in a separate pot (making just what you need for however much soup you plan on eating within a few days) and freeze the un-pastafied soup (totally technical term here lol!) in an airtight container. It'll be good for up to 3 months, possibly longer. When ready to eat, heat up your soup and boil some pasta to swirl into the minestrone.
Notes
- Chicken broth works in place of vegetable broth if you're not veg/vegan and need to make a swap.
- See blog post for all the optional veggie, pasta, and bean options you can mix and match for this minestrone.
- Recipe yield is approx. 12 cups or 6 bowls. Nutrition Facts below are estimated per cup using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on extras/swaps and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
2013mg
(84%)
Potassium
1050mg
(30%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
4866IU
(97%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2013mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 1050mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 4866IU | 97% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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