Description
Warm your soul with this Easy & Healthy Minestrone Soup, a vibrant blend of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this dish is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it can quickly become your family’s favorite comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup pasta (elbow or ditalini), cooked separately
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in zucchini and canned tomatoes; cook for an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add kidney beans to the pot. Cook pasta separately according to package instructions; mix into the soup just before serving.
- Fold in fresh spinach or kale until wilted, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg