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A vibrant bowl of Italian minestrone soup showcasing colorful vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, beans, and pasta, garnished with fresh basil on a rustic wooden table, with steam rising indicating warmth, styled simply with a spoon on the side and a bread slice nearby.

Cozy Italian Minestrone Soup Classic

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A hearty, warming Italian minestrone soup brimming with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, offering a perfect comforting meal for any season.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 cup small pasta (orzo or ditalini)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add diced zucchini, tomatoes, broth, beans, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, add pasta, and simmer until pasta is cooked al dente, about 10 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or gluten-free pasta.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350 ml)
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg