Easy Minestrone Soup Recipe
Minestrone soup is an easy, hearty Italian dish with a delicious tomato base, pasta, and fresh veggies. Perfect for a wholesome, comforting meal anytime!
Servings: 10 yields
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Onion chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves minced
- 3 Carrots diced
- 2 Celery stalks chopped
- 2 Potatoes diced
- 1 can Chopped tomatoes
- 8 cups Vegetable stock/water
- 1 can Beans of your choice
- ⅔ cup Pasta
- ¼ head Cabbage
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- Bread for serving
- Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, diced carrots and chopped celery. Cook for 6-7 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes, crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock/water, season with salt, pepper, thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add beans and pasta, cook for 10 minutes.
- Add chopped cabbage and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Check the seasoning and add spices of needed.
- Pour into a bowl and grate some parmesan (optional). Serve with rustic bread.
Notes
- FAQs: Make sure you read the FAQs for this recipe which are located below the recipe box for additional tips and troubleshooting!
- Season in Stages: Season the soup as you go—add salt and pepper while sautéing the vegetables and adjust seasoning after simmering to enhance the flavors.
- Customize with Fresh, Seasonal Veggies: Minestrone is highly adaptable, so use whatever vegetables are fresh and in season. This keeps the soup vibrant and flavorful every time!
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1417mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3549IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg