Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Minestrone Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup ditalini or elbow pasta; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, (chopped); 2 carrots, (chopped); 2 celery stalks, (diced); 4 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 zucchini or yellow squash, (diced); 1 cup green beans, (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces); Kosher salt; Black pepper; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth; Parmesan cheese rind, (optional; about 1-inch long); 1 dried bay leaf; 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 large handful parsley, (chopped); 1 handful fresh basil leaves; Grated Parmesan cheese, (to serve (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

This easy minestrone soup is loaded with tender vegetables, kidney beans, and bite-sized pasta in a fragrant tomato broth. Cooking the pasta separately keeps it al dente and prevents it from soaking up the broth as the soup sits.

Updated at: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:01:07 GMT