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Classic Vegetable Minestrone

A hearty, healthy minestrone soup packed with seasonal vegetables, white beans, and pasta in a rich tomato broth. Vegan, budget-friendly, and gets better the next day.

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Total

45 min

Serves

6

Instructions

Ingredients listed when you need them.

All Ingredients

In the order you use them

Step 1 — Build the base

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt

Step 2 — Build the soup

  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans (drained)
  • 1 cup green beans (trimmed, cut)
  • 1 medium zucchini (diced)

Step 3 — Finish with pasta

  • 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
  • 2 cups baby spinach or kale
  • Parmesan rind (optional but amazing)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Step 4 — Serve

  • Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • Fresh basil
  • Good olive oil (drizzle)

Nutrition

Per serving (estimate)

270

Calories

12g

Protein

44g

Carbs

6g

Fat

10g

Fiber

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