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Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

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Enjoy a warm and comforting bowl of Olive Garden Minestrone Soup right from your kitchen. This delightful copycat recipe is loaded with fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and tender pasta, all simmered in a rich tomato broth. Ideal for cozy dinners, family gatherings, or meal prep, this healthy minestrone soup is satisfying and packed with flavor. With its easy preparation and customizable options, it’s a dish everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 carrots (sliced)
  • 4 celery ribs (sliced)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 zucchini (diced)
  • 16 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 64 ounces vegetable broth
  • 1 cup green beans (cut 1-inch pieces)
  • 16 ounces cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 16 ounces red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
  • ½ cup tiny shell pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 ounces tomato paste

Instructions

  1. In a large stock pot over medium heat, sauté the olive oil, carrots, celery, and onion until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and diced zucchini; cook for an additional 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juice), green beans, and tomato paste. Pour in half of the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Return to a boil; add rinsed beans and tiny shell pasta. Cook for another 10–15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
  5. Stir in remaining vegetable broth and fresh spinach until wilted before serving.

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