Name: Classic Minestrone Soup Recipe (Easy & Budget-Friendly Italian Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 sticks celery, chopped; 3 medium carrots, peeled & sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 small zucchini, chopped; 1 cup fresh green beans, chopped; 1 (14 oz) can red kidney beans, drained; 1 (14 oz) can cannellini beans, drained; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; Salt & pepper to taste; Fresh basil (optional); Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Description

A classic Italian minestrone soup loaded with vegetables, beans, pasta, and a rich tomato broth just like nonna made.

Una clásica sopa minestrone italiana cargada de verduras, frijoles, pasta y un rico caldo de tomate como lo hacía la nonna.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

1 medium onion, chopped

2 sticks celery, chopped

3 medium carrots, peeled & sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 small zucchini, chopped

1 cup fresh green beans, chopped

1 (14 oz) can red kidney beans, drained

1 (14 oz) can cannellini beans, drained

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh basil (optional)

Freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Sauté oil, butter, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic for 7–10 minutes.

2. Add tomatoes, broth, vegetables, beans, and seasoning and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes.

4. Stir in pasta and simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes until tender.

5. Season to taste and serve with basil and parmesan.

Notes

Add extra broth if soup becomes too thick.

Leftovers thicken as pasta absorbs liquid.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian