Minestrone Soup

This Minestrone soup recipe uses vegetable stock for the base and adds beans, orzo, corn, zucchini, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots for a hearty meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 399 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 large zucchini, sliced
• 1 large potato, cubed
• 1 large head cabbage, finely chopped
• 3 cups fresh corn kernels

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large soup pot, combine vegetable stock, undrained tomatoes, potato, onion, celery, carrot, cabbage, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in beans, corn, zucchini, and pasta; simmer for 10 to 15 more minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper.