Quick and Tasty Minestrone

Warm up your weeknight dinners with this Quick and Tasty Minestrone, a hearty and wholesome Italian-inspired soup that’s ready in just 40 minutes! Packed with vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, zucchini, and spinach, this one-pot wonder is simmered with savory vegetable broth, tender cannellini beans, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. The addition of small pasta transforms this dish into a filling meal, making it perfect for satisfying appetites on busy days. Whether garnished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese or served as-is, this comforting minestrone is a family-friendly recipe that’s nutritious, full of flavor, and easy to prepare. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy night in, this classic soup will quickly become a new go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
• 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the zucchini and garlic, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, and stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the cannellini beans, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to develop the flavors.

Step 7

Stir in the small pasta and simmer for another 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 8

Add the chopped spinach during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking and stir until wilted.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3109 grams (3109.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2355

Total Fat 60.30g	77%
Saturated Fat 11.80g	59%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.30g
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 5849mg	254%
Total Carbohydrate 371.50g	135%
Dietary Fiber 62.50g	223%
Total Sugars 53.70g
Protein 92.10g	184%

Vitamin D 2IU	10%
Calcium 893mg	69%
Iron 26mg	143%
Potassium 7058mg	150%

*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: 22.6%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 62.0%