Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Recipe, a delightful copycat that brings the heartiness of Italian cuisine right into your kitchen. This vibrant, vegetable-packed soup is not only rich in flavor but also completely vegan-friendly, making it perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep. With a variety of fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and a savory broth, each spoonful is a celebration of wholesome ingredients. Whether served alongside crusty breadsticks or a crisp salad, this minestrone will impress family and friends while satisfying your cravings for a deliciously filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- ¾ cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup sliced celery
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small zucchini (sliced)
- 2 large handfuls fresh baby spinach
- 32 ounces vegetable broth
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans (drained)
- 15 ounces canned great northern beans (drained)
- ¾ cup frozen cut green beans
- ½ cup small dried pasta (shells or ditalini)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by chopping all vegetables. Heat olive oil in a large saucepot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic in the pot for about 4–6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper if desired. Bring to a boil.
- Add kidney beans, great northern beans, green beans, and pasta to the boiling mixture. Simmer for about 8–10 minutes with a partially covered lid, stirring occasionally.
- Finally, mix in sliced zucchini and spinach. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until greens are wilted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg