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Hearty, Easy One-Pot Minestrone Soup (Classic Italian Comfort)

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Make this classic Italian minestrone soup at home. This recipe is hearty, packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, and comes together easily in one pot for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped green beans
  • 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach or kale
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the rinsed cannellini beans and kidney beans. Stir well.
  5. Add the zucchini and green beans. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in the small pasta. Cook according to package directions, usually 8 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
  7. Stir in the spinach or kale during the last 2 minutes of cooking until it wilts.
  8. Taste the soup and add salt and black pepper as needed.
  9. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. This soup is great for meal planning and leftovers are excellent.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, skip the Parmesan cheese topping. This soup is naturally vegetarian and can easily fit into a weight loss programs approach due to its vegetable content.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash about 1/2 cup of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the broth.
  • This recipe is similar to the comforting Olive Garden Minestrone Soup, focusing on fresh vegetables and a flavorful tomato broth base.
  • If you are interested in structured eating, this recipe works well alongside a simple meal planning strategy.

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