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Easy One-Pot Spring Minestrone Soup

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A quick and hearty one-pot minestrone soup featuring fresh spring vegetables, beans, and pasta, perfect for a healthy and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup small pasta shapes (ditalini or elbow macaroni)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent but not browned.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  3. Stir in sliced carrots and cook for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften but still hold some bite.
  4. Add diced zucchini and trimmed green beans; cook for 3 minutes, stirring gently to keep veggies bright and fresh.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Add cherry tomatoes and rinsed cannellini beans; simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in small pasta and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally. Add water or broth if needed.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Turn off heat and stir in fresh parsley and torn basil to brighten the soup.
  10. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Add pasta towards the end to prevent mushiness. For thicker soup, mash some beans before adding pasta. Use gluten-free pasta or spiralized zucchini noodles for gluten-free option. Skip Parmesan or use vegan cheese for vegan version. Fresh herbs added off-heat preserve brightness.

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