Classic Minestrone Soup
Minestrone is a hearty Italian soup traditionally made with beans, pasta, and lots of vegetables. Enjoy the slow-cooked flavor in just about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- ¾ cup diced carrot
- ¾ cup sliced celery
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- 15 ounce can Contadina® Tomato Sauce
- 15 ounce can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- ½ cup dry ditalini pasta
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese or to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and rosemary until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, beans, water, broth, zucchini, pasta, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve topped with Parmesan and additional parsley if desired.