Classic Minestrone Soup: The Best Healthy Twist You’ll Love
Classic Minestrone Soup is a nutritious and delicious twist on the traditional Italian dish, packed with vegetables and hearty flavors.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until tender.
- Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute.
- Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and green beans; bring to a boil.
- Season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add spinach and pasta; cook until the pasta is al dente.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Can be made the day before to let flavors develop further.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Classic Minestrone Soup, Healthy Soup, Italian Soup