Easy Minestrone Soup

Name: Easy Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 small onion ((finely diced)); 2 ribs celery ((sliced)); 3 large carrots ((peeled and finely chopped)); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon minced garlic ((2 large cloves)); 1½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups fresh spinach ((roughly chopped)); 4 cups low sodium chicken broth ((use vegetable broth to make this vegetarian)); 28 oz canned diced tomatoes ((798 ml) no salt added); 1 cup canned red kidney beans* ((rinsed) 8 oz); 1 cup canned white kidney beans* ((rinsed) 8 oz); 1 cups small uncooked pasta ((I used medium shells)); Parmesan for serving

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This Easy Minestrone Soup is a healthy one-pot meal that's loaded with veggies, beans, and pasta. It's vegetarian, dairy-free, and can easily be made vegan or gluten-free. Make-ahead and freezer friendly!

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:02:04 GMT