Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Olive Garden Minestrone Soup with this easy copycat recipe that brings the heartwarming essence of Italian dining right to your kitchen. This hearty, vegetarian soup is packed with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables, beans, and spices, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, this dish is simple to prepare and versatile enough to accommodate your favorite ingredients. Whether served alongside breadsticks and salad or enjoyed on its own, this minestrone soup is sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- ¾ cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup sliced celery
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 32 ounces vegetable broth
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans (drained)
- 15 ounces canned great northern beans (drained)
- ¾ cup frozen cut green beans
- ½ cup small dried pasta (like shells or ditalini)
- 1 small zucchini (sliced)
- 2 large handfuls fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring out the canned items.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 4–6 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and optional crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the kidney beans, great northern beans, green beans, and pasta. Simmer for 8–10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Finally, add zucchini, spinach leaves, and parsley; simmer for an additional two minutes before adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups or 375g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg