🇮🇹 Italian Cuisine

Minestrone

Minestrone Soup

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 225 kcal

A hearty, chunky Italian vegetable soup brimming with seasonal vegetables, beans, and pasta in a rich tomato broth.

Ingredients

1 Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 min until softened.
2 Add garlic and cook 1 min. Stir in crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil.
3 Add zucchini, green beans, and Parmigiano rind if using. Simmer 15 min.
4 Add cannellini beans and pasta. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 8-10 min.
5 Stir in kale, cook 3 min until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
6 Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and grated Parmigiano.

Did You Know?

There is no single recipe for minestrone — it changes with every season, region, and household. The only rule is abundance.