Description
Chunky Italian Vegetable Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort on chilly days. This flavorful soup is brimming with vibrant vegetables, hearty beans, and tender pasta, creating a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. With its robust Italian seasoning and rich vegetable broth, this recipe is both nourishing and easy to prepare. Perfect for cozy evenings or meal prep, you can enjoy a bowl of this delightful soup any time you crave warmth and comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 large carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 8 cups vegetable broth or stock
- 2 cans kidney beans (approx. 15 oz.)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (approx. 14.5 oz., undrained)
- 1 bay leaf
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1⅓ cup short pasta (uncooked)
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces.
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped vegetables until the onions are translucent.
- Add minced garlic and stir briefly before pouring in the vegetable broth, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), Italian seasoning, parsley, bay leaf, and tomato paste.
- Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes or until the carrots and celery are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in baby spinach and uncooked pasta; maintain a soft boil for another 15 minutes until the pasta is fully cooked.
- Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute different vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for variety. To enhance flavor, consider using homemade vegetable broth instead of store-bought options. For added texture, cook pasta separately and add it just before serving.