Hunter's Minestrone

Warm, nourishing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, Hunter's Minestrone is a rustic take on the classic Italian soup that’s perfect for cozy evenings. Brimming with hearty vegetables like zucchini, carrots, potatoes, and green beans, along with protein-rich kidney and cannellini beans, this recipe is a nutrient-dense meal in a bowl. The broth, flavored with aromatic herbs like oregano, basil, and a bay leaf, is simmered to perfection before being finished with tender pasta for extra comfort. Whether you top it with a sprinkle of grated parmigiano-reggiano or fresh parsley, this versatile soup is both satisfying and customizable. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a family-friendly recipe that pairs beautifully with crusty bread for an irresistibly comforting dinner. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, this minestrone will become a go-to favorite in your soup rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 small potatoes, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow)
• 0.5 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (optional, for serving)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnishing)
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the zucchini, potatoes, and green beans to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the kidney beans, cannellini beans, oregano, basil, and bay leaf.

Step 7

Simmer the soup, uncovered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

After 25 minutes, stir in the pasta and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.

Step 9

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove and discard the bay leaf.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy your hearty Hunter's Minestrone!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4534.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3281.9

Total Fat 121.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.1g
Cholesterol 134.9mg	0%
Sodium 8788.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 422.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 96.8g	0%
Total Sugars 76.5g
Protein 140.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2364.2mg	0%
Iron 34.2mg	0%
Potassium 10082.7mg	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: 32.7%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 50.4%