30 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Quick Minestrone Soup
70% authentic · Italian-American
A simplified and faster version of classic minestrone, using pre-cut vegetables and canned beans for a weeknight-friendly meal.
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Ingredients
- Olive oil1 tablespoon
- Onion1/2 cup, chopped
- Garlic1 clove, minced
- Frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)2 cups
- Diced tomatoes1 can (14.5 oz)
- Vegetable broth4 cups
- Canned beans (like cannellini or kidney)1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- Small pasta (like orzo or alphabet pasta)1/3 cup
- Dried Italian seasoning1 teaspoon
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in frozen mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, canned beans, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Add pasta and cook according to package directions, about 7-10 minutes, until tender.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
