Easy Minestrone Soup

Bowl of Minestrone on a checkered napkin with a spoon next to it.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This Easy Minestrone Soup is loaded with colorful vegetables and plenty of classic Italian-inspired flavor. Onion, carrot, celery, and garlic create a savory base, while diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, and Italian seasoning come together in a rich, satisfying broth. Kidney beans add heartiness, and mixed vegetables make every spoonful a little different. 

Tender macaroni turns this vegetable-packed soup into a filling meal that comes together in 30 minutes. Pair it with warm crusty bread and a crisp garden salad for an easy lunch or dinner that brings simple, feel-good comfort to the table.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 medium carrot (diced small)
  • 1 rib celery (diced small)
  • 2 large cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 15 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 15 ounces canned kidney beans (or other bean of choice, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup macaroni pasta (use GF pasta to make this dish gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (trust us)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Add the olive oil to a large soup pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables have softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper, and bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and canned beans, and bring the mixture back up to a boil.

  5. 5

    Stir in the pasta and continue to simmer over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. 

  6. 6

    Finish by stirring in 1 teaspoon of sugar. Adjust seasonings to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

    Serve with crusty bread and a garden salad for a delicious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 2.5 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 491kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Sodium 760mg32%
Potassium 1090mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 83g28%
Dietary Fiber 15g60%
Sugars 12g
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 390 mcg
Vitamin C 24 mg
Calcium 125 mg
Iron 5.3 mg
Vitamin E 3.4 mg
Vitamin K 34 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.48 mg
Folate 205 mcg
Magnesium 92 mg
Zinc 2.3 mg
Selenium 28 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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