Description
Thick & Hearty Minestrone Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. Packed with vibrant vegetables, nutritious beans, and aromatic herbs, this soup warms both the body and soul. Each spoonful combines rich flavors in a satisfying broth that’s easy to prepare. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a delightful twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans (cannellini or navy), rinsed
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes with juice and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate rinsed white beans and pasta; cook according to package instructions (10–12 minutes) until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking until wilted. Season with thyme, basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg