Pantry Minestrone

Whip up a comforting bowl of Pantry Minestrone, the ultimate budget-friendly, pantry-clearing soup that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. This hearty Italian-inspired recipe combines the rich, savory flavors of sautéed onion, garlic, and tender vegetables with the convenience of canned beans, diced tomatoes, and dried pasta. Infused with aromatic dried herbs like oregano and basil, and simmered in a nourishing vegetable broth, this soup is ready in just 45 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients. Customize it with leafy greens like spinach or kale for an extra nutrient boost, and finish with a sprinkle of parmesan for a luxurious touch. Perfect for feeding a crowd or freezing for later, Pantry Minestrone is a quick, delicious way to create a satisfying meal from staple ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can canned white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup dried pasta (small shapes such as ditalini or elbow)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups spinach or kale (optional), chopped
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese (optional), grated

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.

Step 3

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), white beans, kidney beans, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Add the dried pasta to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente.

Step 6

If using spinach or kale, stir it in during the last 2 minutes of cooking, allowing it to wilt.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3447.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2515.2

Total Fat 75.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.3g
Cholesterol 55.6mg	0%
Sodium 8960.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 352.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 79.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.3g
Protein 120.9g	0%

Vitamin D 23.8IU	0%
Calcium 1673.4mg	0%
Iron 32.4mg	0%
Potassium 8245.7mg	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: 26.4%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 54.8%