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Olive Garden Inspired Minestrone Soup

Easy and delicious Olive Garden Inspired Minestrone Soup loaded fresh veggies, leafy greens and simmered in the most flavorful broth! Easily made in one pot for a cozy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup zucchini chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans
  • 1/4 cup celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can small white beans, drained
  • 1/2 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup small pasta shells

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat and sauté onion, celery, garlic, zucchini and green beans, about 5 minutes.
  • Then add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, beans, carrots, and spices. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, allowing soup to simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Add baby spinach leaves and pasta, cooking an additional 10 minutes, then serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6th of recipe | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.9g | Protein: 10.7g | Fat: 3.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 552.4mg | Fiber: 9.9g | Sugar: 4.9g