Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

A hearty, nutritious soup packed with vegetables, beans, and whole-grain pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.

Active Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Total Servings
4 Serves

How to Make It

1. Step
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Step
Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Step
Add garlic and continue cooking for another minute.
4. Step
Stir in broth, tomatoes, spinach, beans, and pasta.
5. Step
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Step
Add the diced zucchini. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
7. Step
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil.
8. Step
Ladle the soup into individual bowls and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable stock for plant-based)
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach
  • 1 can (16 ounces) no-salt-added kidney beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup uncooked whole-grain small shell pasta
  • 1 small zucchini, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

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