Description
Classic Minestrone Soup is a comforting and wholesome dish brimming with vibrant vegetables, tender pasta, and a rich broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this soup delivers a satisfying blend of flavors that warms the soul. Simple to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s an ideal addition to your weeknight dinner repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta (or small pasta of choice)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the carrots, celery, garlic, zucchini, and green beans; cook until softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering for about 10 minutes, add the pasta and cook until al dente as per package instructions.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg