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Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

copycat Olive Garden minestrone soup in a white bowl with tomato broth, vegetables, beans, and pasta
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This copycat Olive Garden minestrone soup recipe is a cozy, vegetable-packed soup made with beans, pasta, tomatoes, and simple Italian seasoning. It is easy to make at home, great for leftovers, and perfect for a practical weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces, with juices
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can kidney beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can cannellini beans or great northern beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup small pasta, such as ditalini, small shells, or elbows
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Optional: grated parmesan, fresh parsley, or red pepper flakes for serving

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add garlic and tomato paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, cannellini beans, zucchini, green beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the pasta and cook until just tender, according to the package directions.
  • Add spinach and stir until wilted.
  • Taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, or broth as needed.
  • Serve warm with parmesan, parsley, or red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

  • If making this soup for meal prep, cook the pasta separately and add it to each bowl when serving. This keeps the pasta from absorbing too much broth in the fridge.
  • For a vegan version, skip the parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative.
  • or a more filling version, add extra beans or use a higher-protein pasta.

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