Simple Minestrone

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Warm, hearty, and loaded with wholesome vegetables, this Simple Minestrone is the ultimate comfort food for any season. Packed with vibrant ingredients like zucchini, carrots, and baby spinach, and balanced with protein-rich cannellini beans and tender pasta, this classic Italian soup is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Infused with aromatic garlic, dried oregano, and basil, every spoonful bursts with bold, comforting flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend meals. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and crusty bread for a complete, soul-warming dining experience. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this Simple Minestrone is sure to be a family favorite!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 1 15-ounce can canned cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup dried pasta (small shapes like 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
• grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
• crusty bread (optional, for serving)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

3. Stir in the zucchini and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes (with their juices). Stir to combine.

5. Add the cannellini beans, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

7. Add the dried pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.

8. Stir in the baby spinach (or kale) during the last 2 minutes of cooking, allowing it to wilt.

9. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.

10. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired, alongside crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (503.4g)

Calories		320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		8.1 g	10%
	Saturated Fat	1.5 g	8%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.5 g
Cholesterol		1 mg	0%
Sodium		1184 mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate		51.4 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	9.1 g	32%
	Total Sugars	10.1 g
Protein		12.6 g	25%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		122 mg	9%
Iron		3.5 mg	20%
Potassium		1092 mg	23%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 426 cal (21.8%%)

Protein: 296 cal (15.2%%)

Carbs: 1230 cal (63.0%%)