Minestrone

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 can (14 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup small pasta, such as ditalini; 1 tsp dried basil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

A thick, vegetable-packed soup simmered with beans and finished with a spoonful of pesto — the Italian pot that changes with every season.

⏱ 20 minPrep time

🔥 40 minCook time

🍽 6Servings

🏷 Italian KitchenCategory

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Minestrone is a thick, vegetable-packed soup that changes with the seasons and whatever the garden offers. Beans, tomatoes, pasta, and a swirl of pesto make it substantial enough to be a meal in a bowl.

This Italian classic is endlessly forgiving — swap in your favorite vegetables and adjust the broth to your liking. Serve with grated Parmesan and crusty bread for a nourishing bowl of comfort.

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Step by stepInstructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook the onion, carrots, and celery until soft, about 8 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, then stir in the zucchini and green beans.
Add the tomatoes, broth, and basil; bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes.
Stir in the cannellini beans and pasta and cook until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, and add a splash of water if the soup is too thick.
Ladle into bowls and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and plenty of Parmesan.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Minestrone loves leftovers — it thickens and deepens overnight. Stir the pasta in near the end so it doesn't turn mushy when you reheat.

Recipe details

Prep20 min

Cook40 min

Servings6

CategoryItalian Kitchen

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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