30 Minute Minestrone
Whip up a hearty, flavorful dinner in no time with this 30 Minute Minestrone recipe, a quick take on the classic Italian vegetable soup. Packed with colorful, nutrient-rich vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and green beans, along with tender cannellini beans and small pasta, this comforting dish is a perfect balance of health and indulgence. A blend of dried oregano and basil infuses the broth with irresistible herbaceous notes, while baby spinach adds a vibrant, fresh finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot wonder is ideal for busy weeknights and can be easily customized with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley for a touch of elegance. Serve warm, and savor every spoonful of this wholesome, satisfying soup!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 2 medium celery stalk, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 15 ounces cannellini beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow)
- 2 cups baby spinach (or kale)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- optional grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- optional fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, zucchini, and green beans. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir in the pasta and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
Add the cannellini beans and baby spinach to the pot. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley (if using). Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.1 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1138 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
