Herbed Green Minestrone Soup
Herbed Green Minestrone Soup highlights a tomato-free broth brimming with sweet onion, garlic, and tender green vegetables. Zucchini, peas, and green beans mingle with great Northern beans and tiny ditalini for a hearty, balanced bowl, finished with fresh parsley, Parmesan, and a fruity drizzle of olive oil. Serve for a comforting weeknight dinner or a light lunch with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Green Minestrone Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and the garlic until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the green beans, peas, and zucchini; toss to coat the vegetables with oil.
- 2
Slowly pour the vegetable broth into the vegetable mixture; bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the rosemary and great Northern beans and return to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add the ditalini pasta and simmer the soup until the pasta is tender but slightly firm and the soup has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the parsley.
- 3
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top each portion with 1 heaping tablespoon Parmesan cheese; season with salt and black pepper. Garnish the soup with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
- Calories 428.55 kcal High 21%
- Protein 20.88 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 62.02 g 23%
- Total Fat 11.09 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.49 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.73 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 1582.5 mg High 69%
- Dietary Fiber 11.23 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 7.74 g --
- Added Sugars 1.92 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 285.88 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 4.38 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 885.59 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 499.48 mcg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin C 35.6 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Herbed Green Minestrone Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ditalini Pasta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, and Fresh Rosemary. Each serving provides about 428.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Green Minestrone Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Herbed Green Minestrone Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Ditalini Pasta, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Herbed Green Minestrone Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Green Minestrone Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 428.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Green Minestrone Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Herbed Green Minestrone Soup healthy?
- Herbed Green Minestrone Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 428.55 calories and 20.88 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1582.5 mg (69% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.49 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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