Hearty & Flavorful Minestrone Soup

Hearty & Flavorful Minestrone Soup

60 mins
easy
8 servings

A vibrant and satisfying Minestrone Soup, packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a special occasion.

ItalianSoupVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 3.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil(High smoke point olive oil recommended)
  • 1.00 Onion(Chopped)
  • 2.00 Carrot(Chopped)
  • 2.00 stalksCelery(Chopped)
  • 3.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 2.00 Potatoes(Peeled and chopped (Yukon Gold recommended))
  • 15.00 ouncesRed Kidney Beans(DRAINED and rinsed)
  • 1.00 tablespoonItalian Seasoning
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt
  • 1.00 teaspoonPepper
  • 1.00 teaspoonOnion Powder
  • 28.00 ouncesDiced Tomatoes(1 can or 2 smaller cans)
  • 0.25 cupTomato Paste
  • 6.00 cupsVegetable Broth(Low sodium preferred)
  • 1.00 cupPasta(Elbow, small shells, or ditalini work well)
  • 1.00 tablespoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (approx. 5 minutes).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add potatoes, beans, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and pasta.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

4

Stir in lemon juice and simmer for 1 minute more.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

5

Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).

Estimated time: 1 minutes