Easy Italian Soup

Warm up your kitchen with this Easy Italian Soup, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that comes together in just 45 minutes! Bursting with fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, combined with protein-rich cannellini beans and tender pasta, this one-pot wonder is both nutritious and satisfying. Simmered in a savory blend of crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and Italian seasoning, the soup delivers authentic Mediterranean flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it's a versatile dish that can be customized with optional garnishes like Parmesan cheese or fresh basil for an added touch of indulgence. Try this comforting Italian soup recipe today for a quick and delicious meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow pasta)
• 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and rinsed cannellini beans. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 7

After 15 minutes, stir in the pasta and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 8

Once the pasta is cooked, add the chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3541.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2852.6

Total Fat 81.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 71.4mg	0%
Sodium 9279.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 408.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.7g	0%
Total Sugars 71.4g
Protein 144.2g	0%

Vitamin D 47.6IU	0%
Calcium 2319.0mg	0%
Iron 34.5mg	0%
Potassium 8961.3mg	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: 24.9%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 55.5%