Easy Longevity Soup Recipe (Inspired by the Blue Zones)

Name: Easy Longevity Soup Recipe (Inspired by the Blue Zones)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 small Onion (diced); 2 medium Carrots (sliced); 2 stalks Celery (chopped); 1 medium Zucchini (diced); 1 small Sweet Potato (peeled and diced - around 1 cup); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); ½ tsp Dried Oregano; ½ tsp Thyme; 1 tbsp Tomato Paste; 14 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes; 1 cup Canned Cannellini Beans (or black beans or chickpeas); 1 cup Cooked Lentils (or ½ cup dried lentils); 4 cups Vegetable Broth; 2 Bay Leaves; ½ cup Pasta (any small shape works); 1 cup Kale (shredded); 1 cup Baby Spinach; Sea Salt and Black Pepper (to taste); 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for drizzling); ¼ cup Fresh Parsley (chopped); ¼ cup Grated Parmesan or Vegetarian Alternative (or vegan, finely grated)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

This easy Longevity Soup recipe is inspired by the diets of the world's longest living communities. It's a Blue Zones minestrone, packed with nutrient-dense, plant-based ingredients that promote a long and healthy life. Not only does this soup taste great, it's really simple to prepare and cook too.

Updated at: Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:27:44 GMT