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Winter Minestrone Soup (Packed with Veggies)

Delicious Winter Minestrone Soup Packed with Veggies for Comfort

This Winter Minestrone Soup is packed with veggies, delivering cozy comfort with each warm bowl. Perfect for chilly days!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables & Beans
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Pasta & Seasoning
  • 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow macaroni)
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add minced garlic and zucchini; cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in canned tomatoes with juices and vegetable broth. Stir well.
  4. Add kidney beans and Italian seasoning; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 minutes).
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding different vegetables or proteins.

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