Minestrone Soup

Homemade Minestrone Soup - the perfect easy comforting meal on a chilly day. Best of all, this classic stove-top recipe is hearty & full of fresh vegetables and beans.

The best part about any soup is that they make the perfect clean out the fridge type of meal so you can easily throw in any veggies with what you like or have on hand.

If you plan to freeze or serve this soup the next day, leave out the pasta and cook in a separate pot. Then once you’re ready to eat, reheat the soup on the stove on low then add the pasta when you are ready to enjoy. Reheating the pasta before you serve the soup helps the pasta not get soggy.

This soup is packed with a ton of vegetables and legumes and contains tons of vitamins, protein and fiber. It’s also vegan and gluten free if you use a gluten free pasta.

MINESTRONE SOUP

Prep Time : 15 mins

Cook Time : 30 mins

Total Time : 45 mins

Course : Soup

Cuisine : American, Italian

Keyword : homemade, minestrone, minestrone soup, soup, stovetop soup

Servings : servings

Calories : 269 kcal

Author : Kelly

INGREDIENTS

• 1 small onion , about 1/3 cup, diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 medium carrot (about 1 cup) , chopped
• 1 large celery stalk (about 1 cup) , chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 32 oz can diced tomatoes , (I usually use fire-roasted or Italian-style)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (32 oz carton - 4 cups) low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 medium zucchini (around 2/3 cups) , sliced into halves or quarters
• 1/4 cup canned or cooked red kidney beans , drained and rinsed (leave out for paleo & low carb)
• 1/4 cup canned or cooked cannellini beans, chickpeas OR great northern beans , drained and rinsed (leave out for paleo & low carb)
• water - add only as much as needed to cover vegetables
• 1/4 cup dried small shell pasta , (use gluten free if necessary)(leave out for paleo & low carb and add chopped cauliflower & green beans instead))
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach chopped , optional
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar , optional but adds great flavor
• Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese , for serving
• Fresh parsley finely chopped , for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

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