Description
A hearty and satisfying soup packed with vibrant vegetables and flavors, perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked pasta (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Allow it to warm up for a minute.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot.
- Sauté until they soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, diced zucchini, and diced bell pepper.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juice, the vegetable broth, cannellini beans, and green beans.
- Sprinkle in the dried oregano and dried basil for added flavor.
- Increase the heat slightly and bring the soup to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the spinach or kale and cook until it has wilted.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally adding cooked pasta and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra richness.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables and enjoy with crusty bread or a side salad. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: minestrone soup, vegetable soup, healthy soup, vegan recipe, meal prep