Easy Minestrone Soup {Better than Olive Garden!} - The Seasoned Mom
"Hearty, healthy, and satisfying, this easy Minestrone Soup is a delicious vegetarian lunch or dinner recipe to keep you cozy on chilly days!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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1 large carrot (or 2 small carrots), peeled and diced
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1 large stalk celery (or 2 small stalks celery), diced
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1 small zucchini, diced
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½ cup fresh cut green beans ((or substitute with frozen cut green beans))
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2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
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6 cups vegetable broth
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1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, NOT drained
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1 (15.5 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (15.5 oz) can small white beans (or navy beans), drained and rinsed
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1 teaspoon dried oregano ((or use 2 teaspoons fresh oregano))
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½ teaspoon dried basil ((or use 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh basil))
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¼ teaspoon dried thyme ((or use ¾ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves))
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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½ cup ditalini pasta ((or other small pasta shape such as orzo, stars, or mini shells))
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3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional)
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For serving: grated Parmesan cheese; additional chopped fresh herbs
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