A hearty and nutritious Italian soup packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta, simmered in a flavorful broth.

Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 carrots, diced. 2 stalks celery, diced. 1 zucchini, diced. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 4 cups vegetable broth. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup small pasta such as elbow or ditalini. 1 tsp dried oregano. 1 tsp dried basil. Salt and pepper to taste. Grated Parmesan cheese for serving.

Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, saut until softened. Add carrots, celery, and zucchini, cook for 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

This hearty Minestrone soup is packed with fresh vegetables, beans, pasta, and flavorful broth for a comforting winter meal.

A light and flavorful minestrone soup perfect for spring, packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta.

Ingredients: 1 cup diced carrots. 1 cup chopped celery. 1 cup fresh or frozen peas. 1 cup chopped zucchini. 1 cup diced potatoes. 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed. 1/2 cup small pasta such as ditalini or small shells. 6 cups vegetable broth. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Fresh basil for garnish. Grated Parmesan cheese for serving.

Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saut until fragrant. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add zucchini, peas, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, and pasta. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

This hearty Minestrone Soup with Italian Sausage is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any day of the week. Packed with vegetables, beans, sausage, and pasta, it's a complete meal in a bowl.

Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil. 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 carrots, diced. 2 celery stalks, diced. 1 zucchini, diced. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 6 cups chicken broth. 1 cup small pasta such as ditalini. 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed. 2 cups chopped spinach. 1 tsp dried oregano. 1 tsp dried basil. Salt and pepper to taste. Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving.

Instructions: Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat. Break up the Italian sausage with a spoon as it cooks until it turns brown. Put in the garlic and onion slices and cook until they get soft. Adding the zucchini, carrots, and celery and stirring them in will make the food a little more tender. Turn the heat down to low and add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. After adding the pasta, cook it according to the directions on the package until it is al dente. Chopped spinach, dried oregano, and dried basil should be added. Add pepper and salt to taste. Keep cooking for 5 to 10 minutes more, until the flavors blend. Grate some Parmesan cheese on top and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

A hearty and healthy minestrone soup that is cooked slowly in a crockpot until it is just right. This soup is a comforting and tasty meal for any day because it is full of different vegetables, beans, and pasta.

Ingredients: 1 cup diced carrots. 1 cup chopped celery. 1 cup diced onion. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes. 4 cups vegetable broth. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon dried basil. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups chopped spinach. 1 cup small pasta like ditalini. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional.

Instructions: Carrots, celery, onion, and garlic should all be put in the slow cooker. Pepper, oregano, basil, thyme, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and kidney beans should all be added. Use a stir to mix. For 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables are soft, cover and cook on low heat. Add the chopped spinach and pasta to the slow cooker about 30 minutes before you want to serve. Mix well. Keep cooking with the lid on until the pasta is soft. If you want, you can add grated Parmesan cheese on top while it's still hot. Enjoy your minestrone soup that you made in a slow cooker!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6-8 hours

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Kettle Cuisine, based in Lynn, Massachusetts, has recalled its minestrone sold at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide, affecting products distributed across 17 states and the District of Columbia. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. On May 21, the company issued an allergy alert for its 24-ounce cups of minestrone after…