Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup
A hearty and flavorful vegetable minestrone soup inspired by Olive Garden, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped green beans
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add zucchini, beans, and green beans; bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes until tender. Stir in spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
You can customize the vegetables or add more herbs for extra flavor.