Katzen's Minestrone Vegetarian

Dive into the comforting warmth of Katzen's Minestrone Vegetarian, a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and savory herbs that's both hearty and wholesome. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this plant-based minestrone showcases nutrient-packed ingredients like zucchini, spinach, and cannellini beans, simmered to perfection in a flavorful tomato and vegetable broth. Seasoned with oregano and basil, this vegetarian classic delivers rich Italian-inspired flavors in every spoonful. Ready in under an hour, it's a satisfying one-pot recipe that's easy to prepare and customizable with optional toppings like parmesan or fresh parsley. Whether you're embracing Meatless Mondays or simply craving a bowl of comfort, this vegetarian minestrone is a crowd-pleaser you'll make on repeat.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2 medium, diced celery stalks
• 2 medium, diced zucchini
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 28 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 15 oz cannellini beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup pasta (small shapes like ditalini or elbow)
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 grated, as desired parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
• 0 chopped, as desired fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the diced zucchini and continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate the seasonings.

Step 8

Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Stir in the cannellini beans and uncooked pasta. Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 10

In the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, add the fresh spinach leaves and stir until wilted.

Step 11

Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings if needed.

Step 12

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan (optional) and chopped parsley (optional).

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4096.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2160.5

Total Fat 63.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 3mg	0%
Sodium 12111.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 333.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.8g	0%
Total Sugars 96.0g
Protein 82.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1005.5mg	0%
Iron 25.5mg	0%
Potassium 8353.1mg	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: 25.6%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 59.6%