How to Make Classic Minestrone Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warming bowl of classic minestrone soup on a cold winter's day. This hearty Italian soup is packed full of healthy vegetables, beans, and pasta, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal for the whole family. With its rich, savory broth and vibrant mix of flavors, it's no wonder that minestrone has been a beloved staple in Italian cuisine for centuries.

Minestrone soup is incredibly versatile, allowing you to use whatever vegetables and beans you have on h...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • ¾ cup diced carrot
  • ¾ cup sliced celery
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Contadina® Tomato Sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 2 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • ½ cup dry ditalini pasta
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and rosemary until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, beans, water, broth, zucchini, pasta, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve topped with Parmesan and additional parsley if desired.
  • Nutrition

    159 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 827mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 225mg