Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Olive Garden’s Minestrone Soup, a vibrant blend of fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection. This wholesome dish is not only easy to prepare but also brings a delightful medley of flavors that will satisfy your cravings for comfort food. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners, this minestrone soup is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup ditalini pasta
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Wash and chop zucchini, carrots, celery, and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in zucchini, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until slightly softened.
- Pour in canned tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and Italian seasoning. Cook until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach or kale; stir until wilted. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg