Minestrone Soup Recipe
Homemade classic Minestrone Soup is hearty, aromatic and loaded with mouthwatering chunks of veggies, beans, pasta, and herbs. Simmered in a flavorful tomato broth, this healthy soup is a must-try!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves crushed
- 2 large carrots diced
- 3 medium celery stalks diced
- 4 cups veggies like green beans, zucchini and potato chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon rosemary dried or fresh
- 2 Parmesan cheese rind optional
- 28 ounces can diced tomatoes low sodium
- 15 ounces can cannellini beans low sodium, rinsed and drained
- 10 cups vegetable broth low sodium
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup ditalini pasta uncooked
- 1/2 cup parsley or basil finely chopped
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat large pot or Dutch oven on medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion, garlic, carrots and celery; saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add rosemary and saute for another 30 seconds, stirring a few times.
- Add Parmesan rind (if using), vegetables, diced tomatoes, beans, broth, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and stir. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add pasta, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring a few times to ensure pasta is not lumping. Also scrape the bottom of the pot too as small pasta sticks.
- Turn off heat. Let soup stand for 5 minutes, add parsley or basil and adjust any seasonings to taste, if you wish. Just remember there is Parmesan cheese coming.
- Serve hot with lots of Parmesan cheese in individual bowls and crusty bread.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat by simmering on low in a small pot amount you need.
- Freeze: Pasta doesn't freeze well, so if you plan on freezing, leave it out or cook separately and add to individual bowls. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 562mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g