The Best  Minestrone Soup

A classic Italian dish packed with hearty vegetables, beans, and pasta, this Minestrone Soup recipe is so easy and completely delicious!

Why You Should Try This Recipe:

- An Olive Garden copycat that you can easily make at home - This minestrone soup recipe is just as good – or probably better – than you’d find at any restaurant - Excellent way to use up extra bits of produce left in your fridge

Key Ingredients:

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pasta - onion - carrot - celery butter - spinach - stock - zucchini garlic - green beans  kidney beans - tomato paste cannelini beans - diced tomatoes

Let's make it!

This tasty vegetarian dish is sure to become a family favorite.

1

In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until the veggies soften.

2

Add zucchini, green beans, and garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3

Pour in the can of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable stock, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.

4

Add the pasta, drained white beans, and kidney beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.

5

Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook until they wilt, which should take about 2 minutes.

6

Give the soup a taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with grated parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. Serve with crusty bread.

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