White Bean Minestrone

Warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, White Bean Minestrone is the ultimate comfort food for any season. This vibrant vegetable soup combines tender cannellini beans, a medley of garden-fresh produce like zucchini, spinach, carrots, and celery, and fragrant herbs such as thyme and oregano. A splash of crushed red pepper adds a subtle kick, while pasta shells or ditalini make it satisfyingly filling. Simmered in a savory vegetable broth with juicy canned tomatoes, this one-pot wonder is both nutritious and incredibly easy to prepare in just 45 minutes. Serve it with a sprinkle of parsley and grated Parmesan for a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether you're seeking a vegetarian dinner or a flavorful soup to warm your soul, this white bean minestrone checks all the boxes!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes, with juices
• 2 15-ounce cans canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 cup pasta shells or ditalini
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
• 0 as desired grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)

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, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced zucchini, dried oregano, dried thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the cannellini beans, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 6

Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 2 more minutes, until wilted.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3721.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2766.4

Total Fat 64.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g
Cholesterol 3mg	0%
Sodium 7820.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 452.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 84.1g	0%
Total Sugars 57.5g
Protein 118.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1182.6mg	0%
Iron 38.3mg	0%
Potassium 8961.8mg	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: 20.4%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 63.1%