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Classic Italian Minestrone

A hearty vegetable soup loaded with zucchini, green beans, pasta, and white beans in a rich tomato broth. The Italian classic, perfect for any season.

30 min

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Small Pasta Shells
  • 1 can (15 oz) Cannellini Beans
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
  • 5 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 whole Zucchini
  • 6 oz Green Beans
  • 2 whole Carrots
  • 1 whole Yellow Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and carrots 4 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning, stir 30 seconds.
  2. Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add pasta, zucchini, and green beans. Cook 10–12 minutes until pasta and vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in cannellini beans and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve topped with torn fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories320 kcal
Protein14g
Carbs50g
Fat10g
Fiber8g
Sodium600mg
Sugar6g
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