Best Minestrone Soup

A hearty and flavorful Minestrone Soup filled with vegetables, beans, and pasta. Perfect for a comforting and nutritious meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup small pasta like ditalini
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic

Saut until vegetables are softened

Stir in zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes

Add kidney beans, cannellini beans, pasta, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper

Cook until pasta is tender

Stir in chopped spinach and parsley

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts

Adjust seasoning if needed

Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese

Enjoy the best Minestrone Soup!