Description

Warm, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this Easy & Healthy Minestrone Soup is your go-to recipe for a quick dinner, healthy lunch, or cozy night in. Brimming with hearty white beans, fresh vegetables, and tender pasta, this one-pot meal is perfect for anyone seeking delicious food ideas that also support a nutritious lifestyle. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or just looking for fresh dinner ideas, this easy recipe delivers comfort and nourishment in every bite.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 zucchini, diced

1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped

1 cup baby spinach or kale

1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juice

1 can (15 oz) white beans drained and rinsed

4 cups low sodium vegetable broth

1 cup water

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

1/2 cup small pasta

Fresh parsley chopped

Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion carrots and celery until softened

2. Add garlic oregano basil and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant

3. Pour in broth water tomatoes and beans and bring to a gentle boil

4. Add zucchini and green beans and simmer until tender

5. Add pasta and cook until al dente then stir in spinach

6. Season to taste and rest briefly before serving

Notes

Use gluten free pasta or rice for a gluten free version

Mash some beans for a thicker soup texture

Fresh herbs added while simmering boost flavor

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 210
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: easy recipe, healthy soup, dinner ideas, vegetarian, meal prep