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Quick Minestrone Soup

Easy Quick Minestrone Soup with Bold, Comforting Flavors

This Quick Minestrone Soup is a comforting blend of vibrant veggies, hearty beans, and rich tomato flavor, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Use extra virgin for richer flavor.
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced small.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped.
For the Vegetables & Beans
  • 1 medium Zucchini Cubed.
  • 1 can Canned diced tomatoes Good quality.
  • 1 can Cannellini beans Rinsed and drained.
For the Pasta & Seasoning
  • 1 cup Small pasta Like ditalini or elbow macaroni.
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Steps to Make
  1. In a large soup pot, warm extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute, then add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add diced carrots and celery, cooking for 5 minutes until veggies soften and edges just start to brown, stirring occasionally for even golden color.
  3. Pour in diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, and vegetable broth; stir gently, scraping any browned bits. Increase heat, bringing soup to a gentle boil in about 3 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally until flavors meld and vibrant veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in small pasta like ditalini, simmering 5–7 minutes until al dente. Watch texture; pasta should be tender with slight bite.
  6. Remove pot from heat, stir in chopped basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste, sampling a spoonful for perfect balance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan for extra richness. Exact quantities are listed in the recipe card below.

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