Description
Vegetable Minestrone is a comforting Italian soup brimming with colorful seasonal vegetables, aromatic herbs, and tender pasta. Each spoonful offers a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that warms the soul. Perfect for cozy nights in or as a crowd-pleaser at gatherings, this quick and easy recipe celebrates wholesome ingredients while providing a nourishing meal for all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until zucchini softens.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Stir in fresh basil and parsley just before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg