Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipes for a Cozy, Comforting Meal
Discover the warmth and comfort of hearty minestrone soup with these delicious recipes. Perfect for colder days!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add carrots, celery, and zucchini, cooking for about 5 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in spinach just before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- This soup freezes well, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Customize your vegetables based on what’s in season!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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