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Sep 27, 2019(updated August 4, 2022)

Minestrone Soup Recipe

4.30 from 31 votes
By Dani Spies
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I am so excited to share my go-to minestrone soup recipe with you! It’s a classic version of minestrone, packed with veggies like; carrots, onions, celery, garlic, cabbage, potato, zucchini and baby spinach.

big pot of minestrone soup

Minestrone soup is a hearty vegetable soup that is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.  It’s a very flexible soup that can be made with just about any vegetables you have on hand.  It’s also a great way to enjoy some seasonal vegetables since you can adjust the ingredients based on what you have or what’s available.

My minestrone recipe is made with chicken broth (and I love to top it with parmesan cheese).  But you can easily make this soup vegan or vegetarian by swapping in vegetable broth and skipping the parmesan.

Italian Vegetable Soup

I grew up in an Italian kitchen and this is a recipe that my family made often.  It’s easy, comforting, and makes great leftovers.

We always make this soup with pasta (something small that can be eaten in a bite).  But you can also serve it with rice, or skip the pasta and rice all together.

If you do make it with pasta, I highly recommend making the pasta on the side and then serving it in the bottom of the bowl with the soup ladled over the top.  This guarantees that your pasta won’t get soft and mushy.  Plus, if anyone wants to skip the pasta, they’ll have the option.

How To Store Minestrone Soup

Minestrone soup makes a delicious leftover and I recommend making a big pot as a head start ingredient for busy weeks.

This soup will last for about one week stored in the refrigerator and can last for months in the freezer.  Just be sure you keep the pasta on the side if you plan to freeze it.  Otherwise, it will turn into a mushy mess.

If you love soup as much as I do, here are some more clean and delicious soup recipes.  Italian Wedding Soup and Detox Lentil Soup are a couple of my personal favorites.

Thanks so much for reading! You can watch the video down below and if you make this recipe I would love for you to give it a ★ rating below.  And be sure to follow me on YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and FaceBook for more healthy food inspiration! 

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4.30 from 31 votes

Minestrone Soup Recipe

This is a classic version of minestrone soup; packed with veggies like; carrots, onions, celery, garlic, cabbage, potato, zucchini and baby spinach. So perfect for a chilly evening.
Course: LUNCH, soup + stew + chili
Cuisine: gluten free, Italian, nut free
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 341kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dired oregano
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 lb yukon gold potatoes, quartered
  • 3 cups savoy cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 1.25 cups canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • red pepper flakes, *optional for topping
  • 6 ounces brown rice pasta elbows *optional
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese *optional

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a heavy, 5-6 quart pot.
  • Add in onions, celery, carrots and a pinch of salt. Stir and cook for 8-10 minutes or until veggies are tender and fragrant.
  • Add in garlic and stir. Cook for one minute and add in spices; bay leave, oregano, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir well.
  • Next, add in potatoes, cabbage, zucchini, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring everything to a boil.
  • Reduce heat down, simmer, partially covered for 20 minutes.
  • Cook pasta according to directions, strain and keep warm in the pot.
  • Stir in cannellini beans, baby spinach, and fresh parsley. Cook until the greens are wilted down and beans are heated through.
  • Scoop pasta in the bottom of your bowl, ladle soup over the top and serve topped with grated parmesan cheese and red chili flakes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 1275mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5459IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 5mg

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Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. gina says

    October 9, 2019 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    I look forward to Dani’s recipes. They work with my life, my diet and my time. My family loves them and every recipe is easy to follow.
    Thankyou Dani for another great soup recipe.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      October 9, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      Hi Gina! thanks so much. I’m so glad you are enjoying the recipes. Thanks for letting me know.

      Reply
  2. Gina campanella says

    October 12, 2019 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    Dani
    I made your minestrone recipe this week . Being Italian this is a staple in our home .
    Your recipe was so easy to follow and the cabbage was amazing to taste .
    My family likes a second dish with soup. However it was so flavorful and full of veggie goodness , I decided to incorporate one pound of organic chop meat browned with white wine.
    Well I have to say, we made a giant pot of your minestrone and had no leftovers by day 2. It was so delicious .
    Thankyou for making easy, delicious, clean eating recipes .

    Reply
    • Dani says

      October 16, 2019 at 11:14 am

      Hi Gina! I’m so glad the soup was such a hit! I’ve tried adding ground sausage before but never ground beef. Will have to try that next time!

      Reply
  3. anita says

    January 24, 2020 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    Made this today!….it is the best Minestrone Soup I have ever made and/or tasted! My six year
    old Granddaughter also loves it(she is a bit fussy about her soups) and gave me a very animated ‘thumbs up’! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 12, 2020 at 10:52 am

      Anita, your granddaughter is so cute! So happy that both of you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Erica says

    March 2, 2020 at 1:50 am

    5 stars
    Hi, Dani! I LOVE your recipes!!! We have actually made two pots of this Minestrone soup this week because we can’t get enough of it. It is DELICIOUS! You were right about the Poultry Seasoning! It is perfect in this soup. Thanks for all your recipes and little videos on You Tube. You’re Awesome!!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 9, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      It’s my pleasure. So glad you are enjoying them Erica. Thanks for taking the time to let me know and to rate the recipe.

      Reply
  5. Franca says

    April 19, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    Love this recipe…..sooo delicious!
    Love your presentation as well, very easy to follow…
    I look forward to all your other recipes

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 21, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      Thank you Franca! So glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  6. Franca says

    August 13, 2020 at 12:07 am

    Hi Dani,
    I made this soup, and it was probably one of the best
    I’ve ever made!!
    Thank you for this recipe, and your
    hands of golds
    p.s. I am also from an Italian background, and I know
    what you mean when the home smells so fragrant

    Reply

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