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One-Pot Healthy Minestrone Soup

Close-up of rich, steaming minestrone soup in a dark pot, featuring kidney beans, white beans, kale, and vegetables.
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Make this hearty, vegetable-loaded minestrone soup in one pot for an easy weeknight dinner. This recipe delivers classic Italian flavor and is perfect for meal prep.

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)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, omit for vegetarian/vegan)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the cannellini beans, kidney beans, and zucchini to the pot. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer.
  5. Stir in the pasta. Cook according to the package directions, usually 8 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
  6. Stir in the kale or spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking until wilted.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, if using. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  8. Serve hot. This is a great soup and salad ideas base.

Notes

  • For a Gluten Free Minestrone, use gluten-free pasta or substitute the pasta with 1 cup of cooked brown rice added at the end.
  • To make this a Copycat Minestrone Soup similar to Olive Garden, add 1/2 cup of finely chopped green beans and 1/2 cup of chopped cabbage along with the zucchini.
  • This recipe freezes well for future quick weeknight soup meals.

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