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Weeknight Minestrone Soup (Easy 30-Minute Recipe)

Easy Weeknight Minestrone Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Diced
  • 2 medium Carrots Peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 1 medium Zucchini Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Minestrone Soup Seasoning Or standard Italian seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) Diced tomatoes Do not drain
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 can (15 oz) Kidney beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Small pasta Ditalini or small shells
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated, for garnish
  • 1 loaf Crusty bread For serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the zucchini, minced garlic, and Minestrone Soup Seasoning. Cook for 1 additional minute until highly fragrant.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the kidney beans and small pasta. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish generously with freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately with slices of crusty bread.