Best 7 Healthy Veggie Minestrone Soup Recipes

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When the weather turns chilly, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of minestrone soup to warm your soul. This classic Italian soup is packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. Minestrone is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables, so it's a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking.

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VEGETABLE MINESTRONE



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My husband and I created this recipe to replicate the minestrone soup at our favorite Italian restaurant. It's nice to have this ready to eat for our evening meal on days when we have a real busy schedule. To make the soup vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of beef.-Alice Peacock, Grandview, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h45m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
3/4 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup small shell pasta
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in the green beans, spinach and pasta. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 1027mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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

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.

UNCLE BILL'S VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE SOUP



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Make and share this Uncle Bill's Vegetarian Minestrone Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Penne

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
2 cups diced zucchini
1 cup diced carrot, peeled
1 cup canned cannellini beans or 1 cup you may use other white beans
3/4 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
28 fluid ounces canned plum tomatoes, dice and include liquid
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or 1/4 cup elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until just lightly browned.
  • Add water, zucchini, carrots, canellini beans, celery, basil, oregano salt, pepper, tomatoes and garlic.
  • Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add macaroni, cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
  • Adjust spices to suit your taste.
  • Serve hot.

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

Tips:

  • Fresh Vegetables: Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor and nutritional value.
  • Vegetable Stock: Use vegetable stock instead of water for a more flavorful soup.
  • Beans and Lentils: Add beans and lentils to the soup for a boost of protein and fiber.
  • Herbs and Spices: Use a variety of herbs and spices to add flavor to the soup.
  • Garnish: Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Conclusion:

Veggie minestrone soup is a delicious, nutritious, and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and make a healthy and satisfying meal. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this veggie minestrone soup recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this veggie minestrone soup a try!

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