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A vibrant bowl of minestrone soup filled with colorful vegetables, beans, and pasta, topped with fresh herbs on a rustic wooden table, styled naturally with natural daylight and soft shadows, highlighting the textures and rich colors.

Hearty Italian Minestrone Soup for Cozy Nights

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A rich and hearty Italian vegetable soup filled with beans, pasta, and fresh herbs, perfect for comforting dinners.

  • Total Time: 50 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 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can cannellini beans (15 oz), drained
  • 1 cup small pasta (orzo or ditalini)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until vegetables are tender.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, and basil; bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add cannellini beans and pasta; cook until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

  • The soup tastes even better the next day; store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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