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A vibrant bowl of Italian minestrone soup with colorful vegetables, beans, pasta, and fresh herbs, served in a rustic white bowl on a wooden table, with a spoon and a sprig of basil for garnish, showcasing a hearty and inviting appearance.

Comforting Italian Minestrone Soup

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A classic Italian vegetable soup loaded with seasonal produce, beans, pasta, and herbs, simmered to perfection for a comforting and hearty meal.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup small pasta (orzo or ditalini)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Saute chopped onion, carrots, and celery until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in zucchini, diced tomatoes, beans, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • Feel free to add spinach or kale for extra greens.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
  • Soup tastes even better the next day!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 180 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
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