Minestrone Soup

Health score
46%
Minestrone Soup
40 min.
6
318kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with a delightful bowl of Minestrone Soup, a classic Italian dish that’s as comforting as it is nutritious. This vibrant soup is a medley of fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and tender pasta, all simmered together in a rich tomato broth that bursts with flavor. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s a versatile meal that can easily be adapted to include your favorite seasonal vegetables or whatever you have on hand.

In just 40 minutes, you can create a wholesome dish that serves six, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. Each serving is packed with 318 calories, offering a balanced mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates to keep you energized throughout the day. The addition of Italian seasoning and garlic elevates the taste, while a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese adds a touch of indulgence.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Minestrone Soup is simple to prepare and sure to impress. Gather your ingredients, grab your Dutch oven, and let the aromas fill your home as you create a dish that not only nourishes the body but also warms the soul. Enjoy a bowl of this hearty soup with crusty bread for a complete meal that’s sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 28 oz canned tomatoes whole undrained canned
  • 15 oz great northern beans undrained canned
  • 15 oz beans red undrained canned
  • 15.3 oz corn whole undrained canned
  • cup celery stalks thinly sliced
  • cup zucchini sliced
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cup cabbage shredded
  • 0.5 cup elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1.3 cups water 
  • teaspoon seasoning italian
  •  vegetable cube 
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • serving parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat all ingredients except cheese to boiling, breaking up tomatoes; reduce heat to low.
  2. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni and vegetables are tender.
  3. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories318kcal
Protein19.85%
Fat10.8%
Carbs69.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.5
Glycemic Load
6.86
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
20.979565072967%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.49mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:318.47kcal
15.92%
Fat:3.98g
6.12%
Saturated Fat:1.19g
7.47%
Carbohydrates:57.49g
19.16%
Net Carbohydrates:46.2g
16.8%
Sugar:9.24g
10.27%
Cholesterol:4.35mg
1.45%
Sodium:811.61mg
35.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.46g
32.91%
Manganese:1mg
50.19%
Fiber:11.29g
45.16%
Folate:135.7µg
33.93%
Phosphorus:317.19mg
31.72%
Potassium:1082.68mg
30.93%
Vitamin C:24.53mg
29.73%
Copper:0.55mg
27.67%
Magnesium:109.55mg
27.39%
Vitamin K:26.84µg
25.56%
Iron:4.38mg
24.31%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
21.86%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.74%
Selenium:13.9µg
19.86%
Calcium:176.67mg
17.67%
Vitamin B3:3.27mg
16.33%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.73%
Zinc:1.99mg
13.28%
Vitamin E:1.86mg
12.39%
Vitamin A:462.02IU
9.24%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.54%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.13%