Minestrone Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
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Minestrone Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

10 servings
Minestrone soup is so hearty it can stand on its own as the main dish! I fell in love with minestrone at the Olive Garden, so this is a pretty darn close attempt at copying the classic Italian soup. 

Ingredients

  • carrots)

    (diced into small cubes

    2 medium
  • zucchinis)

    (diced into small cubes

    2 small
  • onion)

    (diced into small cubes

    ½ large
  • celery ribs)

    (diced into small cubes

    6
  • garlic)

    (minced

    2 cloves
  • canned diced tomatoes
    28 oz
  • vegetable broth
    32 oz
  • canned great northen beans)

    (drained

    15 oz
  • canned kidney beans)

    (drained

    15 oz
  • italian seasoning
    1 tbsp
  • dry basil
    1 tbsp
  • pasta
    ½ c
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • water
    2 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the pot with olive oil, add zucchini, carrots, celery and onions. Sautee for about 10 minutes, until vegetables soften.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    To the pot, add canned diced tomatoes. Season with Italian seasoning and dry basil.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Add vegetable broth, pasta, kidney and Great Northen beans. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the soup, you can add 2 more cups of water to the mix.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Press garlic into the mixture and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Serve while the minestrone soup is still warm.

    Step 5
Minestrone Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
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Minestrone Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

50 min10 servings152 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving that comforting, hearty bowl of Minestrone Soup you love from Olive Garden? This copycat recipe brings those familiar, savory flavors right to your kitchen, perfect as a substantial meal on its own. You'll love how closely it mirrors the classic Italian soup experience.

We've carefully balanced a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, zucchini, onion, and celery with two types of beans—great northern and kidney—to create a truly satisfying and rich texture. The aromatic blend of Italian seasoning, dry basil, and minced garlic captures the essence of classic minestrone, making it taste remarkably like the restaurant favorite you enjoy.

Prepare for a deeply flavored, robust soup brimming with tender-crisp vegetables and soft, comforting pasta in a savory vegetable broth. Each spoonful offers a delightful mix of textures, from the toothsome beans to the perfectly cooked pasta. It's a remarkably filling dish, designed to nourish and satisfy, coming in at a surprisingly light 152 calories per generous 10-serving portion. This isn't just a side dish; it’s a wholesome meal in a bowl that truly warms you from the inside out.

Customization & Variations

Feel free to make this Minestrone Soup your own! You can swap out the great northern beans for cannellini beans or add more vegetables like a handful of fresh spinach or chopped green beans for extra color and nutrients. For those seeking more protein, cooked ground sausage or shredded chicken would be delicious additions. To keep it strictly vegetarian, it's already perfectly suited just as it is.

This Minestrone Soup is ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner, a leisurely weekend lunch, or even a casual gathering. Serve it with a crusty piece of bread for dipping to fully enjoy every last drop of its rich broth. It's truly a complete and satisfying meal that the whole family will appreciate.

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