Sheila's Soupe a L Italienne

Warm, hearty, and bursting with classic Italian-inspired flavors, Sheila's Soupe à l'Italienne is the ultimate comfort food for any season. This vibrant vegetable-packed soup features a medley of aromatic ingredients like garlic, onions, celery, and carrots, perfectly complemented by tender zucchini, creamy cannellini beans, and a fragrant blend of dried basil and oregano. Simmered in a rich vegetable broth with juicy diced tomatoes and finished with tender pasta, the result is both nourishing and satisfying. Quick and easy to make in just 50 minutes, this wholesome soup is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a touch of indulgence. Perfectly balancing healthy and hearty, Sheila's Soupe à l'Italienne is a must-try for fans of Italian-inspired soup recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

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, stirring occasionally, 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 cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the cannellini beans, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 7

Once the soup is simmering, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Stir in the small pasta and cook according to the pasta package instructions, typically about 8-10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.

Step 9

Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

Step 11

Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3314.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2150.5

Total Fat 74.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.3g
Cholesterol 55.3mg	0%
Sodium 7497.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 287.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.9g	0%
Total Sugars 60.4g
Protein 95.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1450.9mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 6892.9mg	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: 30.4%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 52.3%