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Hearty Italian Minestrone Soup loaded with fresh vegetables, white beans, pasta, and tomatoes, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and served with crusty artisan bread.
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Hearty Minestrone Soup

The Salty Owl Co.
www.thesaltyowlco.com
A hearty, rustic Italian Minestrone Soup loaded with fresh garden vegetables, creamy white beans, tender pasta, and aromatic Italian herbs simmered in a rich tomato broth. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and served with crusty artisan bread, this comforting one-pot soup is packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: italian
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, beecher's cheese, Healthy Vegetable Soup, Italian Comfort Food, Traditional Italian Minestrone
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large shallot minced
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup zucchini chopped1
  • 1 cup green beans sliced in 1 inch pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 28 oz. can of tomatoes hand crushed
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 3/4 cup ditalini pasta
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Saute shallot, celery and carrot in olive oil over medium high heat until just softened. Add garlic and saute quickly being careful not to burn.
  • Add zucchini, green beans, broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and spinach.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve minestrone soup over cooked ditalini pasta. This keeps the pasta from expanding in the soup. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Ditalini

  • Boil ditalini until al dente. Drain and set aside.