Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

Name: Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 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, (fresh or frozen, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, if needed); Kosher salt and black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp rosemary; 1 15- oz can crushed tomatoes; 6 cups broth, (vegetable or chicken broth); 1- inch Parmesan cheese rind, (optional); 1 bay leaf; 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 (15- oz) can kidney beans; Large handful chopped parsley; Handful fresh basil leaves; Grated Parmesan cheese, (to serve (optional)); 2 cups cooked ditalini or elbow pasta

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

Hearty vegetarian minestrone soup is an Italian speciality. Brimming with vegetables, kidney beans, and pasta, it's a great soup to use up what you have on hand. The thick, flavorful tomato broth is scented with rosemary, lots of fresh herbs, and Parmesan! One bowl will never be enough!

Updated at: Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:54:48 GMT