Description
If you’re craving the warmth of an Olive Garden classic without leaving your kitchen, this easy Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup is your perfect match. Packed with vibrant vegetables, beans, pasta, and a rich tomato broth, it’s a hearty, meatless soup that delivers big on comfort and flavor. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners, healthy lunches, or meal prep, this one-pot wonder is wholesome, satisfying, and ready to impress. With pantry staples and bold Italian seasoning, it’s the perfect blend of simple and delicious. This soup fits well in a mix of dinner ideas, healthy snack options, and easy recipes. Whether you’re hunting for food ideas that are family-friendly or looking for a cozy, quick lunch—this one’s a keeper!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 cup chopped yellow squash
1 cup green beans, chopped
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked ditalini pasta
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, green beans, kidney and cannellini beans.
4. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
7. Meanwhile, cook pasta separately according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
8. Stir in cooked pasta right before serving. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For best texture, always cook the pasta separately and stir it in just before serving.
Feel free to toss in spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: olive garden minestrone, healthy soup, vegetarian dinner, easy minestrone, vegetable soup