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A bowl of vibrant minestrone soup featuring colorful vegetables, beans, pasta, and herbs, served in a rustic white bowl on a wooden table with a bread roll beside it, styled with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil, showcasing textured ingredients and inviting warmth.

Cozy Italian Minestrone Soup for Comfort and Flavor

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A nourishing and flavorful Italian vegetable soup filled with beans, pasta, and herbs, cooked to perfection for a comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 1 can cannellini beans (15 oz), drained
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or rotini)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add canned tomatoes, beans, zucchini, vegetable broth, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to let flavors meld.
  5. In the last 10 minutes, add pasta and cook until al dente.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • You can add spinach or kale in the last few minutes for extra greens.
  • Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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