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Classic Hearty Vegetable Minestrone Soup (One-Pot)

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Make this easy, one-pot Minestrone Soup for a comforting weeknight dinner. It is packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta in a savory tomato broth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
  • 2 cups chopped fresh vegetables (zucchini, green beans, or kale)
  • 1/2 cup water (or more broth)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the kidney beans and cannellini beans. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the small pasta and any additional chopped vegetables like zucchini or green beans. Cook according to the pasta package directions, usually 8 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is tender. If the soup becomes too thick, add the 1/2 cup of water or more broth.
  7. Stir in kale or spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking, if using.
  8. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to your preference.
  9. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • For a gluten free soup alternative, use gluten free pasta or substitute the pasta with 1 cup of cooked white beans or rice.
  • To make this a vegan minestrone option, omit the Parmesan cheese garnish. This recipe is naturally dairy free.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day, making it excellent for soup meal prep ideas.

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