Mamma Mia Minestrone
Dive into a bowl of nourishing comfort with Mamma Mia Minestrone, a classic Italian vegetable soup bursting with vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients. This wholesome recipe combines tender zucchini, carrots, celery, and green beans with protein-packed kidney and cannellini beans, all simmered in a savory vegetable broth enriched with aromatic basil and oregano. The addition of small pasta and fresh baby spinach adds texture and a pop of color, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional) infuses each bite with a touch of indulgence. Ready in just one hour, this easy minestrone soup is perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week. Serve it warm with crusty bread for a complete, satisfying meal that will have everyone saying, "Mamma Mia, that's delicious!"
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 units celery stalks (chopped)
- 3 units garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium zucchini (chopped into small cubes)
- 1 cup green beans (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1.5 cups cooked kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1.5 cups cooked cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 2 cups baby spinach (lightly packed)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic, zucchini, and green beans. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
Add the cooked kidney beans, cannellini beans, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Uncover the pot and stir in the pasta. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente.
Add the baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired. Enjoy your hearty Mamma Mia Minestrone!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 7068 mg | 307% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 449.2 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 85.5 g | 305% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.4 g | ||
| Protein | 121.1 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 995 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 36.0 mg | 200% | |
| Potassium | 8753 mg | 186% | |
*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.
