Minestrone Soup

Name: Minestrone Soup
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 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

Hearty and healthy minestrone soup brims with vegetables, kidney beans, and pasta. This vegetarian soup is a great way to use up what you have on hand. The thick, flavorful tomato broth is scented with rosemary, loads of fresh herbs, and Parmesan! One bowl will never be enough!

Updated at: Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:01:30 GMT