Minestrone Soup Like Carrabba's

Transport your taste buds to an authentic Italian kitchen with this hearty Minestrone Soup inspired by Carrabba's! Brimming with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables—like zucchini, green beans, and spinach—plus creamy cannellini and kidney beans, this comforting soup is a nutritious classic. Infused with earthy oregano and basil, and finished with tender pasta, every spoonful delivers a rich, savory broth that's perfect for chilly nights. Ready in just an hour, this one-pot wonder is ideal for family dinners or meal prepping. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for the ultimate Italian dining experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or macaroni)
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the zucchini, green beans, and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the kidney beans and cannellini beans. Add the oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasonings, if necessary.

Step 10

Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3621.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2902.9

Total Fat 66.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 47.6mg	0%
Sodium 8549.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 455.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 86.8g	0%
Total Sugars 61.2g
Protein 138.2g	0%

Vitamin D 23.8IU	0%
Calcium 1658.7mg	0%
Iron 34.0mg	0%
Potassium 8920.1mg	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: 20.1%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 61.3%