Minestrone Soup

Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can canned diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 zucchini, diced; 1/2 cup fresh green beans, trimmed, cut; 1 can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed; 1/2 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow); 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 bay leaf; to taste salt; to taste black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn

A hearty Italian vegetable soup with beans, pasta, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a comforting lunch on cooler days.

45 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

ItalianLunchStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberEgg-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can canned diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 zucchini, diced
1/2 cup fresh green beans, trimmed, cut
1 can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
to taste salt
to taste black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
3

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4

Stir in 1 can canned diced tomatoes with their juice, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 diced zucchini, 1/2 cup trimmed, cut fresh green beans, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1 bay leaf.
5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes.
6

Add 1 can drained, rinsed cannellini beans and 1/2 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow). Simmer for another 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
7

Season with to taste salt and to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.
9

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp torn fresh basil leaves.

Questions

Can I make Minestrone Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Minestrone Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow). Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Minestrone Soup keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Minestrone Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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