Minestrone

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Spanish onion (or yellow, diced ); 2 large carrots (peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch disks and then into quarters); 3 celery ribs (sliced); 1 Zucchini (sliced into 1/4 inch disks and then into quarters); 3 garlic cloves (minced or pressed); 6 cups vegetable broth; 28 oz can crushed tomatoes ( I like San Marzano); 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes; 15 1/2 oz can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed); 15 1/2 oz can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp seasoned salt; 1 cup pipette pasta (ditalini or mini shells work well here too); 10 oz box frozen cut green beans; 5-8 oz baby spinach; grated parmesan cheese (for serving (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

The Italians sure know how to make the ultimate vegetable soup. This one is easy on the waistline, but you’d never know it from how rich, comforting, and delicious it tastes.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:08:40 GMT