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Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

The ultimate comfort food, Minestrone Soup is a hearty blend of fresh vegetables, beans, and rich broth. Packed with flavors and nutrients, this easy weeknight dinner will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings. Make it tonight for a deliciously cozy meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups cooked white beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chopped green beans
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.75 cup small pasta, elbows, shells, or orecchiette
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Red pepper flakes optional, for serving
  • Grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Staub Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. Start by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once it’s shimmering, toss in the onion, carrots, celery, salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Cook while stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes, or until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
  2. Next, add the garlic, diced tomatoes, beans, green beans, broth, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme. Bring this delightful mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes. This allows all those wonderful flavors to meld together beautifully.
  3. After simmering, stir in the small pasta of your choice. Let it cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and cooked through. You want it to be al dente—cooked, but still firm to the bite.
  4. Once everything is cooked, remove the pot from heat. Discard the bay leaves and taste the soup. Adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as necessary. This is where you can personalize the flavors to your liking!
  5. To serve, ladle the Minestrone Soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. If you’d like, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor. Enjoy this warm, comforting bowl full of goodness!

Notes

Leftovers can last in the fridge for up to five days, making it a great option for meal prep.