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Rustic Minestrone Soup With Beans And Pasta


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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A classic, hearty Italian-inspired soup brimming with fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and creamy beans in a savory tomato broth—perfect for any season.


Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium carrots, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

1 medium zucchini, diced

1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced

1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices

4 cups vegetable broth

1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)


Instructions

  1. Wash, peel, and chop all vegetables into small, even pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, and green beans. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add cannellini beans, small pasta, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, until pasta is tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and top with grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute kidney beans, chickpeas, or other beans if desired.
  • For a heartier soup, stir in some spinach, kale, or chard in the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
  • To make the soup thicker, mash some of the beans or add extra vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg