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Easy & Healthy Minestrone Soup

Easy & Healthy Minestrone Soup

This Easy & Healthy Minestrone Soup is a nutritious and comforting dish, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup green beans chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can cannellini beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup small pasta like ditalini
  • 2 cups spinach or kale chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic, zucchini, and green beans. Cook for 3–4 minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in cannellini and kidney beans. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until tender.
  5. Add spinach or kale. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with optional parmesan or olive oil drizzle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize the soup with additional vegetables, herbs, or proteins as desired.

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