Description
Minestrone soup is a comforting, hearty Italian classic that brings together a colorful array of vegetables and flavors in one pot. Perfect for chilly evenings, this nutritious dish is simple to prepare and easily customizable, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners. Serve it hot and garnished with grated Parmesan cheese for a delightful touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon each of dried basil, oregano, and thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add zucchini and salt; sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta; simmer according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in spinach and herbs; let sit until spinach wilts.
- Serve hot with optional Parmesan garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg