Minestrone Soup

by unknown · 4/29/2026

VegetarianItalianSoup

A hearty, vegetable-packed Italian soup with cannellini beans, pasta, and a rich tomato broth.

6 servingsPrep: 20 minCook: 35 minTotal: 55 min

Ingredients

Servings:
6
  • 1 can (15 oz)cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 can (14 oz)diced tomatoes
  • 1zucchini, diced
  • 2carrots, diced
  • 2celery stalks, diced
  • 1onion, diced
  • 3garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cupsvegetable broth
  • 1 cupsmall pasta (ditalini or elbow)
  • 2 cupsfresh spinach
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tspItalian seasoning
  • 1Parmesan rind (optional)
  • to tastesalt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1.Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 8 minutes.
  2. 2.Add garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook 1 minute.
  3. 3.Add tomatoes, broth, and Parmesan rind if using. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.
  4. 4.Add zucchini, beans, and pasta. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5.Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Remove Parmesan rind, season, and serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Even better the next day as the flavors develop. Add a Parmesan rind to the broth while simmering for extra depth.

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