Hearty Minestrone Soup

Recipes are often inspired by the things we love most — flavors, memories, or even the way a space feels. This warm and cozy Minestrone Soup is inspired by my favorite Jo Malone diffuser (not sponsored, just genuinely obsessed). It’s comforting, familiar, and quietly nourishing. Loaded with veggies, tender pasta, hearty beans, and a savory broth, this minestrone soup is simple, classic, and deeply satisfying. It’s the soup you make when you want something wholesome but still crave that cozy, Italian-style comfort.

Why This Is Delish ❤️

This minestrone soup is hearty without being heavy and comforting without feeling dull. The vegetables soften into the broth, the pasta gives it some extra body, and the beans make it filling enough to stand on its own. And if that wasn’t enough, the Parmesan rind adds a subtle richness that makes the broth taste even better. A squeeze of lemon at the end keeps everything bright and balanced. It’ll be even better the next day and it’s perfect for chilly nights, lazy weekends, or whenever you need something extra comforting.

How to Make This Minestrone Soup 🤌

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened and fragrant. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, just until aromatic.

Add the zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Parmesan rind, bay leaves, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, and basil. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to let the flavors come together.

Stir in the pasta and cook until just al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Add the cannellini beans and kidney beans and simmer for another 3–5 minutes, until warmed through.

Remove the bay leaves and Parmesan rind. Finish with fresh lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

Substitutions For Your Dietary Needs

• Vegetarian: Swap chicken broth for vegetable broth.
• Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pasta or skip the pasta entirely.
• Extra Veggies: Kale, spinach, or Swiss chard are great additions near the end.
• Protein Boost: Add shredded rotisserie chicken or Italian sausage if desired.

Recipe Hacks & Tips

• If you plan to store leftovers, cook the pasta separately and add it to each bowl to prevent it from soaking up too much broth.
• Don’t skip the Parmesan rind — it adds lots of depth without making the soup heavy.
• This soup thickens as it sits, so add a splash of broth or water when reheating if needed.

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👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover minestrone in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding extra broth if needed. This soup also freezes well for up to 3 months — just freeze without the pasta for best texture.

🤔 Common Questions

Minestrone Soup

Loaded with vegetables, tender pasta, hearty beans, and a savory broth enriched with a Parmesan rind, this minestrone is simple, classic, and deeply satisfying.

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Prep Time:15 minutes mins

Cook Time:30 minutes mins

Total Time:45 minutes mins

Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 cam diced tomatoes
• 1 cup ditalini pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 carrots peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 white onion diced
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 2 zucchinis chopped
• 1 cup green beans chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ lemon juiced
• 1 Parmesan rind
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 can cannellini beans
• 1 can red kidney beans

GARNISH

• Parmesan cheese freshly grated
• parsley finely chopped
• salt & black pepper
• drizzle olive oil

Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, just until aromatic.
• Add the zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Parmesan rind, bay leaves, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, and basil.
• Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to let the flavors come together.
• Meanwhile, bring a medium sized pasta pot to a gentle boil. Season the water generously with salt and add in the pasta and cook until just al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
• Add the cannellini beans and kidney beans and simmer for another 3–5 minutes, until warmed through.
• Remove the bay leaves and Parmesan rind.
• Add in pasta to each individual bowl, followed by the minestrone soup. Finish with fresh lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

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