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Classic Italian Minestrone Soup


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  • Author: john-morgan35
  • Total Time: 315 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A heartwarming Italian soup packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or macaroni)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and diced zucchini, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  2. Move the sautéed vegetables into your crockpot. Add in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours to let all those flavors meld together.
  4. About 30 minutes before you’re ready to serve, stir in your small pasta and cook until tender.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later. Use fresh vegetables to enhance flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 300 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg