30-60 mins
Make-Ahead
Over 1 hour
Quick & Easy
Under 15 mins
Under 30 mins
Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
A refined version of the classic Minestrone, featuring a homemade vegetable broth and a touch of pesto for added depth of flavor.
Total Time
75
Yield
6
Calories
240 cal
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Italian
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What You'll Need
Equipment:
Large pot or Dutch oven, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cups and spoons, Strainer •
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Instructions
**Vegetable Broth:** Combine all Vegetable Broth ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Strain broth and discard solids.
Heat Olive Oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add Diced Onion, Diced Carrots, and Diced Celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Garlic-minced and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Stir in Crushed Tomatoes, Cannellini Beans-drained and rinsed, Chopped Green Beans, and Chopped Zucchini.
Pour in Homemade Vegetable Broth and add Dried Oregano, Dried Basil, and Red Pepper Flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add Small Pasta-such as ditalini and continue to simmer until pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in Pesto just before serving.
Season with Salt and Black Pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with Fresh Parsley-chopped and Grated Parmesan Cheese.
