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

Minestrone soup is a classic Italian dish known for its rich, hearty flavor and abundance of vegetables. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations and has been enjoyed by countless families around the world. Its versatility and nourishing qualities make it a popular choice for anyone looking for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

What sets minestrone soup apart from other vegetable soups is its unique combination of flavors and textures. The variety of vegetables, be...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
  • 4 cups tomato juice
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 zucchini, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt (Optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (Optional)
  • 2 cups rotini pasta

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is tender, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth, tomato juice, diced tomatoes and their juice, spinach, zucchini, carrots, celery, cannellini beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pot. Simmer soup for 45 minutes.
  • Bring soup back to a full boil and stir in rotini pasta. Reduce heat to low and simmer until pasta is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    174 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 1167mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 626mg