Description
Warm up with a bowl of Easy Healthy Minestrone Soup, bursting with vibrant vegetables and hearty beans. This comforting dish is a delightful blend of flavors that evokes the essence of an Italian kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this soup is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, fire-roasted if possible
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic; cook until golden.
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook for about five minutes until slightly softened.
- Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Mix in cannellini beans and pasta; simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Fold in spinach or kale just before serving. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg