Classic Minestrone Soup
A hearty Italian vegetable soup loaded with pasta, beans, and seasonal vegetables in a tomato-based broth. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner that tastes even better the next day.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into roughly 1/4-inch pieces.
Step 2
Dice the zucchini into 1/4-inch pieces. Mince the garlic.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, ~5 minutes.
Step 4
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
Step 5
Pour in diced tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth. Stir well.
Step 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add beans, zucchini, pasta, and Italian herbs.
Step 7
Simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender and zucchini is soft.
Step 8
Add spinach in two handfuls, stirring after each addition until wilted, ~1 minute total.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and herbs.
Step 10
Ladle into bowls and serve hot. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6–8 quart capacity)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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