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A vibrant bowl of Italian minestrone soup featuring colorful vegetables, beans, pasta, and herbs in a rustic bowl, garnished with fresh basil, set on a wooden table with a cozy ambiance.

Cozy Italian Minestrone Soup Recipe

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A classic, hearty Italian vegetable soup packed with fresh ingredients.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until tender.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add zucchini, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
  6. Add beans and pasta; cook until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust broth and pasta quantities for desired consistency
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Method: Simmer
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 220 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg