Description
Warm up with this hearty Minestrone Soup, brimming with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly nights, it’s a hug in a bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans, cut
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Add Garlic and Zucchini: Stir in minced garlic and sliced zucchini; cook for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.
- 3. Introduce Green Beans: Add green beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well.
- 4. Season Up: Sprinkle in dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 5. Add Pasta: Incorporate small pasta shapes into the soup. Cook for an additional 8 minutes until pasta is tender but not mushy.
- 6. Finish Strong: Just before serving, stir in freshly chopped basil for a burst of flavor. Serve hot!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg