The Ospidillo Cafe Minestrone Soup

Warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds with The Ospidillo Cafe Minestrone Soup, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that celebrates the brilliance of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This classic Italian-inspired soup starts with a fragrant medley of sautéed onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, building a rich base. A colorful array of zucchini, potatoes, green beans, and cannellini beans is simmered in a robust vegetable broth with vibrant diced tomatoes, dried oregano, and basil for comforting depth. Tender pasta and a final touch of fresh spinach elevate the texture, while optional grated Parmesan adds a savory finish. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep, this wholesome, one-pot wonder is ready in just an hour and yields six generous servings. Keywords: minestrone soup recipe, hearty vegetable soup, Italian soup with pasta, one-pot meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 medium Carrot (peeled and diced)
• 2 stalks Celery stalk (diced)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 medium Zucchini (diced)
• 1 medium Potato (peeled and diced)
• 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 15 ounces Canned cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Green beans (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
• 2 cups Fresh spinach (chopped)
• 0 Grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the diced zucchini and potato. Cook for 2-3 minutes to start softening the vegetables.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes and their juices, vegetable broth, and canned cannellini beans to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the green beans, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Stir in the small pasta and continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 8

Add the chopped fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Step 10

Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3830.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2686.0

Total Fat 72.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.8g
Cholesterol 18.9mg	0%
Sodium 8754.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 421.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 76.6g	0%
Total Sugars 74.6g
Protein 101.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1077.0mg	0%
Iron 30.4mg	0%
Potassium 8799.2mg	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: 23.8%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 61.4%