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
- Wash, peel, and chop all vegetables into small, even pieces.
- 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.
- Add diced carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, and green beans. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer. Add cannellini beans, small pasta, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, until pasta is tender.
- 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