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Easy Healthy Minestrone Soup

This hearty and nutritious minestrone soup is packed with vegetables, beans, and whole grains, making it a perfect healthy meal option for any time of the year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 can canned diced tomatoes 14 oz
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 can cannellini beans 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup pasta small shape like ditalini or elbow
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

Cooking the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the diced zucchini, canned tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, cannellini beans, green beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the pasta to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  6. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and beans based on your preference or what you have on hand. This soup can also be made in a slow cooker for a hands-off meal.

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