Easy Minestrone Soup
Easy Minestrone Soup brings together a bright tomato base enriched with marinara, tender vegetables, and beans for a hearty, satisfying bowl. Pasta adds comfort and body, while kale and zucchini keep it fresh and vibrant. It’s ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner when you want something wholesome and flavorful without fuss.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high until it shimmers. Add the celery, carrots, and onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion starts to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the vegetable broth, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir to mix. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the pasta and zucchini. Cook until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the beans, kale, salt, and pepper. Take off the heat and let the soup cool slightly. Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 450.7 kcal High
- Protein 20.28 g Good Source
- Carbs 81.8 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.59 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.31 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 3.98 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1198.89 mg High
- Fiber 11.42 g Good Source
- Sugar 13.07 g High
- Added Sugar 0.8 g Low Source
- Calcium 183.14 mg Moderate
- Iron 5.11 mg Good Source
- Potassium 997.85 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 1289.16 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 38.57 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 1.93 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Minestrone Soup is an Italian soup recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Diced Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 450.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Minestrone Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Easy Minestrone Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Diced Onion, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Great Northern Beans. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Easy Minestrone Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Easy Minestrone Soup?
- About 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 450.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Minestrone Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
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