Minestrone Soup is loaded with a medley of nutritious veggies, tender ditalini, beans, herbs and more! This hearty soup is sure to fill you up and keep you cozy on chilly nights. It’s an easy to make vegetarian soup that always hits the spot and comes together in about half an hour!
In a 6 quart pot add the carrots, celery, zucchini, onion, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Over medium heat cook for 4-6 minutes while stirring.
To the pot add the tomatoes, broth, northern beans, green beans, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir until mixed. Taste to make sure the seasonings are to your liking.
Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and bring the soup to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Add the ditalini to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes or until the ditalini is cooked through.
Remove from the heat and take out the bay leaves.
To each served bowl of soup add parsley leaves and parmesan.
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NOTE ON PASTA: If you don't have ditalini you can use another small pasta such as orzo or elbow macaroni.