Classic Minestrone Soup
Classic Minestrone Soup is a hearty, Italian dish made with beans, pasta, and vegetables, delivering rich flavors in just 35 minutes.
Equipment
- large saucepan
Ingredients
Vegetables and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- ¾ cup diced carrot
- ¾ cup sliced celery
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Canned and Broth Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can Contadina® Tomato Sauce
- 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth
Pasta and Zucchini
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- ½ cup dry ditalini pasta You can use other small pasta instead of ditalini.
- 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese or to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and rosemary until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, beans, water, broth, zucchini, pasta, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 10 minutes.
- Stir in parsley. Serve topped with Parmesan and additional parsley if desired.
Notes
You can use other small pasta instead of ditalini.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 827mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 6gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
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