minestrone soup: the best Olive Garden copycat recipe at home
Enjoy a homemade version of the classic Olive Garden minestrone soup with this easy-to-follow recipe!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add zucchini, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Stir in basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach just before serving and let it wilt.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Minestrone Soup, Olive Garden, Copycat Recipe