Easy Minestrone Soup

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Use leftover marinara for a head start on this yummy, veggie-packed soup. It's perfect with a sandwich on a chilly day, or with a crusty garlic bread and simple salad on a busy night.

Submitted by Bibi
Updated on November 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 1 cup sliced carrots

  • ⅔ cup diced onion

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 ¾ cups jarred marinara sauce

  • ¼ cup tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 2 cups small shell pasta

  • 2 cups quartered and sliced zucchini

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 cup stemmed and thinly sliced kale

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  2. Add vegetable broth, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until carrots are soft, about 10 minutes.

  3. Add pasta and zucchini. Cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in beans, kale, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and allow soup to cool slightly. Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Cook's Note:

If you are making the soup ahead of time, cook pasta separately and add to individual servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365 Calories
7g Fat
64g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 789mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 10g 34%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 15g 29%
Vitamin C 28mg 32%
Calcium 142mg 11%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 959mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.