A hearty, colorful soup packed with vegetables and pasta that tastes like a comforting bowl served at your favorite neighborhood restaurant.
Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 65 min
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 zucchini, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup small pasta
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the onion, cooking until soft and lightly translucent.
Add the carrots, celery, and zucchini, stirring as they begin to soften and release their flavors.
Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, keeping the heat moderate to avoid browning.
Add the diced tomatoes, white beans, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine evenly.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then add the pasta and simmer until the pasta is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Nutrition Facts (approx)
Calories: 290
Protein: 11g
Carbs: 44g
Fat: 7g
Quick Facts
• one-pot meal
• cold weather comfort
• family approved
• budget friendly
• freezer friendly
Tips
Cook the pasta just until tender to prevent it from becoming too soft as the soup sits.
If the soup thickens too much, add a splash of broth or water to loosen it before serving.
Stir gently once the pasta is added to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Variations
You can add leafy greens like spinach or kale during the last minutes of cooking to bring extra color and nutrition without changing the classic flavor, as mentioned in Health Benefits of Spinach.
For a heartier version, add diced potatoes at the same time as the carrots and let them simmer until soft and comforting, similar to the satisfying balance found in Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry.
If you prefer a richer broth, stir in a small spoon of tomato paste while sautéing the vegetables to deepen the overall flavor.