Forgotten Minestrone

Discover the hearty comfort of "Forgotten Minestrone," a rustic, one-pot vegetable soup that’s perfect for cozy nights or meal prep success. Packed with a medley of fresh ingredients like zucchini, spinach, and russet potato, this classic Italian-inspired recipe shines with its rich tomato base, nourishing beans, tender pasta, and fragrant herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme. What sets it apart is its "set-it-and-forget-it" ease—just simmer and watch the flavors meld into a soul-warming dish. Serve it steaming hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley for a finishing touch. Ideal for vegetarians and bursting with wholesome goodness, this comforting minestrone is proof that simple ingredients can yield extraordinary results.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 1 medium Russet potato, peeled and diced
• 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 15 ounces Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Uncooked small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow macaroni)
• 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 0 Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
• 0 Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, zucchini, and diced potato. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, cannellini beans, kidney beans, dried oregano, basil, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

After 40 minutes, stir in the uncooked pasta. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 7

Add the spinach leaves to the pot and stir until they wilt, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve the minestrone hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4309.9 grams (4309.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3078

Total Fat 74.70g	96%
Saturated Fat 15.10g	76%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.80g
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 7984mg	347%
Total Carbohydrate 495.30g	180%
Dietary Fiber 96.10g	343%
Total Sugars 76.30g
Protein 124.40g	249%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1221mg	94%
Iron 35mg	194%
Potassium 10185mg	217%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.3%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 62.9%