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Italian minestrone soup with vegetables, beans, and pasta in a bowl
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Italian Minestrone Soup

A hearty Italian minestrone soup made with vegetables, beans, broth, and small pasta. This classic stovetop soup is filling without being heavy and works well for everyday dinners or make-ahead meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup / Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories:
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Base Vegetables
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • Flavor & Broth
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • Hearty Add-Ins
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 2 potatoes diced
  • 1 can cannellini beans rinsed
  • 2 cups kale or spinach
  • ½ cup small pasta ditalini or tubetti
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Prepare and chop all vegetables before cooking. Heat levels and vegetable size vary, so rely on visual cues: onions should look translucent, potatoes should be fork-tender, and pasta should taste al dente before serving.
  3. Sauté the Onion
  4. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until it looks translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add Carrots and Celery
  6. Stir in carrots and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables look lightly softened.
  7. Add Garlic & Herbs
  8. Add garlic, basil, oregano, and rosemary. Cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, just until fragrant. Avoid browning the garlic.
  9. Add Tomatoes & Broth
  10. Pour in canned tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  11. Cook the Hearty Vegetables
  12. Add potatoes and zucchini. Simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, or until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.
  13. Add Beans, Greens & Pasta
  14. Stir in the rinsed beans, leafy greens, and pasta. Simmer 5–10 minutes, or until the pasta tastes al dente. Add more broth if needed.
  15. Season & Serve
  16. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with bread or Parmesan if desired.