Cheaters Quick Easy Minestrone

Whip up a comforting bowl of hearty, homemade soup in just 30 minutes with this Cheaters Quick Easy Minestrone recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this simplified take on the classic Italian soup features a medley of healthy vegetables, tender pasta, and creamy cannellini beans simmered in a flavorful tomato-based broth. With the convenience of pantry staples like canned tomatoes and frozen spinach, plus the option to customize with your favorite small pasta, this recipe is as flexible as it is foolproof. Topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan, it’s a satisfying, one-pot meal that’s sure to please. Whether you're looking for a quick vegetarian dinner idea or a cozy soup to meal prep, this recipe checks all the boxes!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or macaroni)
• 1 cup frozen spinach
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and stir to combine.

Step 4

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Add the cannellini beans, frozen green beans, and pasta. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 6

Stir in the frozen spinach, and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is warmed through.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3231.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2402.9

Total Fat 61.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 12.2mg	0%
Sodium 6123.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 383.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 69.1g	0%
Total Sugars 55.6g
Protein 94.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1040.9mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 7368.3mg	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: 22.3%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 62.4%