Bush's Red White and Bean Minestrone

Warm your soul with Bush's Red White and Bean Minestrone—a hearty, flavor-packed vegetarian soup that’s perfect for any season. Featuring a medley of Bush's Red Kidney Beans and Great Northern Beans, this comforting dish combines robust legumes, vibrant vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and green beans, and tender ditalini pasta, all simmered in an herby tomato broth. Enhanced with fresh spinach and garnished with Parmesan and parsley for a gourmet touch, this one-pot recipe is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Ready in under an hour and ideal for meal prep or family dinners, this delicious minestrone is a wholesome option that will please everyone at the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 15.5 ounces Bush's Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
• 15.5 ounces Bush's Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup uncooked ditalini or small shell pasta
• 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced zucchini, canned diced tomatoes (with juices), and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the Bush's Red Kidney Beans, Bush's Great Northern Beans, green beans, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the ditalini or small shell pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 8

Add the fresh spinach in the last 2 minutes of cooking, stirring until wilted.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 10

Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3942.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3237.2

Total Fat 95.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.5g
Cholesterol 79.7mg	0%
Sodium 9312.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 461.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 91.9g	0%
Total Sugars 69.8g
Protein 162.8g	0%

Vitamin D 47.6IU	0%
Calcium 2401.9mg	0%
Iron 37.7mg	0%
Potassium 8943.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.5%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 55.0%