Spinach Minestrone

Warm up your soul with this hearty and nutritious Spinach Minestrone, a vibrant Italian-inspired soup loaded with fresh vegetables, tender beans, and al dente pasta shells. This one-pot wonder combines nutrient-packed spinach, sweet carrots, zucchini, and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme, simmered in a rich vegetable broth for a comforting, wholesome flavor. Topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, serving as a satisfying vegetarian option that's both healthy and delicious. Ready in under an hour, Spinach Minestrone is a must-try for anyone seeking a flavorful way to enjoy a bowlful of nourishment.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 2 medium carrot
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup small pasta shells
• 6 cups baby spinach leaves
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add both to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Dice the carrots, celery, and zucchini into small cubes. Add them to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Drain and rinse the cannellini and kidney beans. Add them to the pot along with the oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Add the pasta shells to the pot and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 8

Stir in the baby spinach leaves and let them wilt for 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf and discard. Garnish the soup with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3622.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2646.1

Total Fat 55.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 22.2mg	0%
Sodium 10891.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 449.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 78.9g	0%
Total Sugars 69.1g
Protein 117.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1306.9mg	0%
Iron 32.1mg	0%
Potassium 8329.4mg	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: 18.0%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 65.0%