Best 8 Healthy Veggie Minestrone Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our wholesome Veggie Minestrone Soup, a culinary masterpiece brimming with fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and a luscious broth. This hearty soup, deeply rooted in Italian tradition, is a vibrant celebration of nature's bounty, offering a delightful medley of textures and colors. With three delectable variations – Classic Minestrone, Vegan Minestrone, and Slow Cooker Minestrone – this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences and cooking styles. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, our detailed instructions guide you through each step, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying soup experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST MINESTRONE SOUP



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Vegetarian minestrone soup packed with veggies like celery, carrots, green beans and spinach and simmered in a flavorful, Italian seasoned tomato broth. Use your favorite noodles in this minestrone soup recipe and pack in the protein with kidney beans! Delicious with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a side of garlic bread.

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Dairy Free     Dinner     Gluten Free     Lunch     Vegan     Vegetarian

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 white or yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 large carrots, sliced
1 medium (or 2 small) yukon gold potatoes, diced into ½ inch cubes (about 1 cup diced potatoes)
1 (28 ounce) can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
4 cups spinach
4 ounces elbow noodles, small shells or fusilli, gluten free if desired
For serving:
Freshly grated parmesan
Garlic bread or crostinis

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven and place over medium high heat. Add in diced onion, celery, sliced carrots and potatoes. Saute for 3-5 minutes or until onions soften.
  • Next add in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Cover and cook on medium low for 10-15 minutes.
  • Next stir in the green beans, spinach and pasta. Cook uncovered for 8-12 more minutes or until pasta is al dente and green beans are tender. Pour into a bowl and serve with parmesan cheese on top. I also like to serve mine with garlic bread, crostinis or crackers. Personally I think soup makes amazing leftovers and is even more delicious the next day.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (based on 6), Calories 260 kcal, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Sugar 12.5 g, Protein 11 g

VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
1 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 cups chopped collard greens (stems removed)
2 cups cooked orzo
1/2 cup shredded fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, salt, rosemary, black pepper and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the broth, 2 cups water, the cannellini beans, tomatoes, zucchini and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the zucchini is just tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the collard greens and simmer until the greens are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the orzo. Season with salt. Top with the shredded parmesan.
  • Photograph Courtesy of Time Inc. Books/Alison Miksch.

MINESTRONE VEGETABLE SOUP



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A good soup to use up vegetables.

Provided by Shelly Culp

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Zucchini Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
4 cups tomato juice
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 zucchini, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups rotini pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is tender, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth, tomato juice, diced tomatoes and their juice, spinach, zucchini, carrots, celery, cannellini beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pot. Simmer soup for 45 minutes.
  • Bring soup back to a full boil and stir in rotini pasta. Reduce heat to low and simmer until pasta is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1166.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

HEARTY VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE



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This vegetarian minestrone is a simple and hearty soup for those cold days. Serve with a Caesar salad and garlic toast and you have a simple, nutritious meal.

Provided by Shannon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 large carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
½ (10 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
¼ cup water, or as needed
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup elbow macaroni
⅓ cup vegan shredded Parmesan-style cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots and celery; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in green beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes. Add diced and crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. If it looks too thick, add a bit of water.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in kidney beans, cannellini beans, and macaroni; cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan-style cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 893.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

SUMMER VEGETABLE MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: oil, carrots, celery, onion, salt, black pepper, potato, garlic, diced tomato, vegetable stock, zucchinis, cannellini bean, spinach, elbow pasta

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 potato, peeled and cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz diced tomato, 1 can
8 cups vegetable stock
2 zucchinis, diced
15 oz cannellini bean, 1 can, rinsed and drained
3 cups spinach
2 cups elbow pasta

Steps:

  • Combine oil, carrots, celery, onion, salt, pepper, and potato in a large pot over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and stir for one minute. Mix in diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, and zucchini.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Place the lid on the pot, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add cannellini beans, spinach, and pasta. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before serving.
  • Enjoy

HEALTHY VEGGIE MINESTRONE SOUP



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The veggies, the tomato flavor, and the peppers all come together for a stick-to-your-ribs dinner! This makes lots and lots of soup! It goes well with Cheddar cheese biscuits and a red wine.

Provided by usmcwifey

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 1h46m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups whole wheat pasta
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup sliced orange bell pepper
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced carrots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (26 ounce) can reduced-sodium tomato soup
13 fluid ounces water
1 (15 ounce) can diced potatoes, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour tomato soup plus 1/2 can water into saucepan. Add potatoes, chicken broth, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 1 hour. Serve over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 453.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE SOUP



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This recipe for low-fat vegetarian and vegan minestrone soup is slowly simmered for maximum flavor and is a perfect light lunch or dinner soup.

Provided by Jolinda Hackett

Categories     Side Dish     Soup

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups tomatoes (diced)
1 tbsp. fresh basil (chopped)
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 carrots (chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1/2 onion (chopped)
3 zucchini (chopped)
Optional: 1 cup green beans (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 bay leaf
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 cups macaroni pasta (or use another small pasta shape such as small shells)

Steps:

  • Slowly bring the soup to a low simmer and allow to cook over very low heat for at least 45 minutes and up to 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 754 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 6 bowls (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

JUDY'S HEARTY VEGETABLE MINESTRONE SOUP



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Delicious vegetarian minestrone soup.

Provided by Judy Good

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic
2 potatoes, diced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 cup bite-sized pieces kale

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable stock over the vegetable mixture; season with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir tomatoes, potatoes, and kidney beans into the stock mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes. Add kale and continue cooking until the kale wilts, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 765.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Fresh is best: Use the freshest vegetables you can find for the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many vegetables at once, they won't cook evenly. Add them in batches if necessary.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. Don't be afraid to experiment until you find a flavor profile you love.
  • Let it simmer: Minestrone soup is a great soup to make ahead of time. Let it simmer on the stovetop or in a slow cooker for a few hours, or even overnight. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve with crusty bread or a salad: Minestrone soup is a hearty and filling soup, but it can also be light and refreshing. Serve it with crusty bread or a salad to make a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Minestrone soup is a delicious, healthy, and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a great soup to make ahead of time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or a hearty and satisfying soup to warm you up on a cold winter day, give minestrone soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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