Classic Italian Minestrone Soup (Vegan)

Name: Classic Italian Minestrone Soup (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 cup diced onion, carrots, and celery (soffritto); 1 can crushed tomatoes (400g); 6 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup small pasta shapes (e.g., ditalini) or rice; 1 can cannellini or kidney beans, rinsed; 1 cup chopped zucchini; 1/2 cup fresh spinach

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This Classic Italian Minestrone Soup is a wholesome, nourishing, and completely vegan take on a beloved classic. It’s a highly flexible recipe, utilizing seasonal vegetables like zucchini, carrots, celery, and spinach. The rich, herby broth is simmered with small pasta shapes (or rice) and beans, making it hearty and satisfying. This soup is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with fiber and vitamins, and is wonderful for using up leftover vegetables. It captures the essence of Italian home cooking: simple ingredients yielding complex, comforting flavors. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and crusty bread.

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A bowl of vegetable soup with pasta, beans, and visible chopped green and red vegetables

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time40 min

Servings6 Servings

Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients

1 cup diced onion, carrots, and celery (soffritto)1 can crushed tomatoes (400g)6 cups vegetable broth1/2 cup small pasta shapes (e.g., ditalini) or rice1 can cannellini or kidney beans, rinsed1 cup chopped zucchini1/2 cup fresh spinach

Instructions

1
In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened (about 8 minutes).
2
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and Italian herbs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Add the pasta and chopped zucchini. Cook for the time specified on the pasta package (usually 8-10 minutes).
4
Stir in the rinsed beans and spinach, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the beans are heated through.
5
Season generously with salt and pepper. Serve hot, optionally with a sprinkle of vegan parmesan.

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