Minestrone Soup

Packed with vegetables, beans and pasta, this Minestrone Soup is a healthy and hearty meal that's on the table in 30 minutes!

Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American, Healthy, Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword Minestrone Soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 141kcal

Author Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
2 carrots chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
4 small potatoes chopped
10 cups vegetable stock
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
1 small zucchini chopped
3/4 cup green beans fresh or frozen
14 ounces canned kidney beans or use canned white beans
1 cup fusilli pasta or any other small pasta shape

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic and sauté for a few minutes until the veggies begin to soften.
Add the tomato paste and spices and sauté for several minutes.
Add the potatoes, the stock, and the diced tomatoes and let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes start to soften.
Add the pasta, beans, and green beans and cook for 6-7 more minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
Serve with some grated Parmesan cheese and some freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

Storage instructions

This soup keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

If you're planning to store it for a few days, we recommend cooking the pasta separately and adding it to each bowl as you serve the soup. This will prevent the pasta from becoming over-hydrated as it sits in the liquid.

Freezing instructions

You can freeze this soup in freezer safe containers for up to 3 months.

If you're planning to freeze it, we recommend preparing the soup without the pasta as the pasta won't freeze well in the soup. For best results, cook the pasta separately and add it to each bowl as you serve the soup. This will prevent the pasta from becoming over-hydrated as it sits in the liquid, even when frozen.

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