Veggie Loaded Minestrone Soup: A Hearty, Healthy Delight
A nutritious and delicious veggie-loaded minestrone soup that’s perfect for any meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 ounce) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until soft.
- Stir in garlic, zucchini, and green beans, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, beans, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Stir in spinach and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, use homemade vegetable broth.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 9 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Keywords: Veggie-Loaded Minestrone Soup