Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowitalian · dinnerThe Best Minestrone Soup RecipeA hearty and vegetable-rich Italian minestrone soup made from scratch with white beans, vegetables, and pasta, perfect for serving with crusty bread.total1 hr 20 minprep15 mincook1 hr 5 minservings8Original recipe on skinnytaste.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of The Best Minestrone Soup Recipe to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients8 servingsBack to 8 servings15 oz can white beans (cannellini beans or navy beans), drained and rinsed32 oz container reduced sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegan2 teaspoons olive oil0.5 cup chopped onion1 cup diced carrots0.5 cup diced celery2 garlic cloves, minced28 oz can petite diced tomatoesParmesan cheese rind, optional1 fresh rosemary sprig2 bay leaves2 tbsp chopped fresh basil0.25 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley0.5 tsp kosher saltfresh black pepper1 medium zucchini (about 8 oz each, diced)2 cups spinach, chopped fresh, if frozen defrosted2 cups cooked small pasta such as ditalini or orzo, al dente or gluten-free pasta*extra parmesan cheese for garnish, optionalStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Puree beans with 1 cup of the broth in a blender.2Step 2: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic and stir, saute until tender and fragrant, about 15 minutes.3Step 3: Add the remaining broth, tomatoes, pureed beans, parmesan cheese rind if using, salt and pepper. Add the rosemary, bay leaves, basil and parsley, bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low 40 minutes.4Step 4: Add the zucchini and spinach, cover and simmer until the zucchini is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.5Step 5: Remove the bay leaves, rosemary sprig, Parmesan rind and season to taste with salt and black pepper.6Step 6: Ladle 1-1/4 cups soup into 8 bowls with 1/4 cup pasta in each and top with extra parmesan cheese if desired.getsaucepan.com/r/1992353b-4670-4eab-8403-a34c64e0ba4d · Original: https://www.skinnytaste.com/wprm_print/the-best-minestrone-soup-recipe