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Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

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Warm up with a comforting bowl of Olive Garden Minestrone Soup, a delightful blend of vibrant vegetables and hearty beans simmered in a rich tomato broth. This easy copycat recipe is perfect for cozy dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, making it an ideal addition to your culinary repertoire. Overflowing with nutritious ingredients like carrots, zucchini, and spinach, this soup is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. Plus, it’s versatile—feel free to mix and match your favorite veggies!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: About 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 carrots (sliced)
  • 4 ribs celery (sliced)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 zucchini (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 16 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 4 ounces Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Green Beans (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 64 ounces Vegetable Broth (divided)
  • 16 ounces Cannellini Beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 16 ounces Red Kidney Beans (rinsed and drained)
  • ½ cup Tiny Shell Pasta
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley (minced)

Instructions

  1. In a large stock pot over medium heat, sauté olive oil, sliced carrots, celery, and diced onion until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and diced zucchini; cook for 5 minutes while stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), green beans, and tomato paste. Mix well and add vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Once simmering, return to a boil and add rinsed cannellini beans, red kidney beans, and tiny shell pasta; cook for another 10-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
  5. Pour in an additional 32 ounces of vegetable broth; stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Serve hot.
  • Author: Diary
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg