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Minestrone Soup: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

Enjoy a hearty and nutritious bowl of minestrone soup, packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots diced carrots
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 diced zucchini
  • 1 yellow squash diced yellow squash
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • to taste salt and pepper Salt and pepper
Garnish
  • to taste fresh parsley, chopped fresh parsley
  • optional Grated Parmesan cheese Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook for 3–5 minutes. Stir in green beans, tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add beans and pasta; simmer for 10–15 minutes until pasta is tender. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan if desired.

Notes

This soup is versatile and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or beans.