Easy Minestrone Soup – Fast, Flavorful, Family-Approved
A hearty and flavorful Italian soup packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta. This easy minestrone soup is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner and comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in the garlic and zucchini, and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the pasta and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
5. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to swap in any beans or veggies you have on hand. This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully for longer storage. Reheat gently over the stovetop, adding a splash of broth or water if it thickens too much.
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