Thick & Hearty Minestrone Soup

Name: Thick & Hearty Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 2/3 cup sweet onion (about 1/2 medium onion); 1 cup diced carrots (1-2 large carrots); 1 cup diced celery (2-3 stalks); 1 1/4 cups diced zucchini (about 1 medium or large); 3-4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup fresh or frozen chopped green beans; 1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, do not drain; 1 cup uncooked pasta (like orzo or ditalini); 3 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This is truly the best minestrone soup recipe. Much thicker than most minestrone soups out there– filled with colorful vegetables like celery, carrots, green beans and spinach combined with protein-rich beans. Pair with grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort dinner!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:28:00 GMT