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

Minestrone soup is a classic Italian dish that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day. This easy minestrone soup recipe is a great way to use up any vegetables you have on hand, making it a flexible and convenient meal option.

With a rich tomato broth base and a variety of vegetables and beans, this soup is both satisfying and nutritious. The combination of fresh herbs and garlic adds a depth of flavor that will make this minestrone soup a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • ⅔ cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 ¾ cups jarred marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups small shell pasta
  • 2 cups quartered and sliced zucchini
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup stemmed and thinly sliced kale
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add vegetable broth, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until carrots are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add pasta and zucchini. Cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in beans, kale, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and allow soup to cool slightly. Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

    • Nutrition

    365 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 789mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 959mg

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