Minestrone Soup (Olive Garden Copycat) Recipe
Indulge in a warm and nourishing bowl of Minestrone Soup, an Olive Garden copycat recipe that brings together fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and tender pasta simmered in a savory tomato broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 small zucchinis (diced)
- 1/2 large onion (diced)
- 6 celery stalks (diced)
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 15 oz canned Great Northern beans (drained)
- 15 oz canned Kidney beans (drained)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp dry basil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, then sauté diced zucchini, carrots, celery, and onions for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices along with the Italian seasoning and dry basil. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add both types of beans and pasta. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. If necessary, adjust the consistency by adding water.
- Add minced garlic and allow the soup to simmer for another 10 minutes to infuse flavor.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or grated cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg