Minestrone Soup Modena Style
Warm your soul with Minestrone Soup Modena Style, a hearty Italian-inspired dish brimming with seasonal vegetables, tender pasta, and the rich flavors of fresh herbs. Perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep, this comforting soup combines diced zucchini, carrots, and potatoes with creamy cannellini beans, vibrant green beans, and a savory vegetable broth enhanced by a touch of basil and parsley. Infused with the essence of a bay leaf and topped with optional Parmesan, this easy-to-make recipe is a celebration of wholesome ingredients cooked to perfection. Ready in just an hour, it's a tasty, nutrient-packed meal best served with crusty bread. Ideal for vegetarians and easily adaptable, Minestrone Soup Modena Style will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.75 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini, elbow macaroni)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 leaf bay leaf
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the zucchini and potato and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Add the cannellini beans, green beans, and pasta to the soup. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Stir in the fresh parsley and basil.
Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
If desired, garnish individual servings with grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve the soup warm with crusty bread on the side for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.0 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 7363 mg | 320% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.6 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.4 g | 248% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.7 g | ||
| Protein | 108.4 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1478 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 7854 mg | 167% | |
*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.
