Minestrone Soup (Olive Garden Copycat) Recipe
Warm up your evenings with this comforting Minestrone Soup, a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and pasta simmered in a rich tomato broth. This Olive Garden copycat recipe brings the flavor of Italy right to your kitchen. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, each bowl bursts with vibrant colors and nutritious ingredients that are sure to satisfy. With its easy preparation and customizable options, this soup is ideal for busy weeknights or chilly days when you crave something hearty yet healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 small zucchinis, diced
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 6 celery stalks, diced
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 15 oz canned Great Northern beans, drained
- 15 oz canned Kidney beans, drained
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp dry basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add zucchini, carrots, celery, and onions; sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes along with their juices and add Italian seasoning and dry basil.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add both types of beans. Mix in the pasta and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Serve warm in bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg