Description
This Easy & Healthy Minestrone Soup is a comforting, veggie-packed bowl full of hearty beans, colorful vegetables, and savory Italian herbs. Perfect for cozy nights or make-ahead lunches, it’s light, nourishing, and endlessly adaptable.
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Add diced tomatoes with their juices and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Stir in zucchini, green beans, and white beans. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For more depth of flavor, sauté the tomato paste (if using) with the vegetables before adding broth.
If adding pasta, cook it separately and stir it in before serving to avoid mushy texture.
Soup thickens as it cools; add broth when reheating for ideal consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: Healthy, Vegan, Minestrone, Easy Soup