Minestrone Soup

Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Yield: 10 cups
Ingredients: 1 medium onion; chopped1 stalk celery; diced1 large carrot; sliced2 Tablespoons vegetable oil1 large potato; chopped1 can (15 ounces) chopped tomatoes with juice2 cans (15 ounces each) low-sodium broth (see Notes)1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans; drained and rinsed1 teaspoon basil½ cup uncooked macaroni2 small zucchini; sliced½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper

This classic vegetable soup is full of veggies, beans, and comforting pasta.

Cooking for a Crowd

Use these recipe sheets to prepare for larger groups:

Bowl of vegetable and macaroni noodle soup.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Makes: 10 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, diced

1 large carrot, sliced

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large potato, chopped

1 can (15 ounces) chopped tomatoes with juice

2 cans (15 ounces each) low-sodium broth (see Notes)

1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon basil

½ cup uncooked macaroni

2 small zucchini, sliced

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
In a 5 quart saucepan over medium heat, cook onion, celery and carrot in oil, stirring constantly until onion is soft, but not browned.
Add potato, tomatoes, broth, beans and basil.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add macaroni and zucchini. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Broth can be made at home, purchased in a can or box, or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.
Use any vegetables you have on hand.
Add cooked meat if desired.
Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 ½ to 1 ¾ cups drained beans.

Comments

Submitted by nefartete expo on Fri, 07/11/2025 - 02:43

I love that this recipe uses a variety of vegetables (onion, carrot, potato) and is so easy to make. The perfect comfort food when you're craving something warm and nutritious.

Submitted by nefartete expo on Fri, 07/11/2025 - 02:35

I love this Minestrone soup recipe! It's packed with so many vegetables and has such a comforting flavor. Perfect for cold nights!

Submitted by Caromuniz on Tue, 02/13/2024 - 11:49

This Minnestrone Soup is a favorite among kids! Whenever I make this yummy recipe, they always ask for more!

Submitted by JanPlum on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 10:25

Husband and kid approved! It's great with ground beef too :)

Submitted by Killer Tomato on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 12:57

Very easy to make, and another one of those recipes where I usually have all the ingredients lying around. I make this soup, with the Whole Wheat Quick Bread, and feel like Mom of the Year (within her budget, even!)!

Submitted by FoodFanatic on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 13:55

So delicious and so simple! LOVE this recipe!