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Copycat Olive Garden minestrone soup

Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup - a hearty, healthy vegetable and bean soup with pasta in a tomato broth. The vegetarian restaurant favorite, made at home in one pot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
  • 1 cup small pasta ditalini or shells
  • 2 cups spinach chopped

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  2. Add the tomatoes, broth, and beans. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.

Notes

Cook the pasta separately if making ahead, so it doesn't absorb all the broth. Top with Parmesan to serve.