Description
A hearty and colorful Loaded Vegetable Minestrone Soup packed with vegetables, beans, pasta, and a flavorful tomato-vegetable broth. Perfect as a comforting lunch or dinner, served with optional Parmesan garnish.
Ingredients
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- 1 (28 ounces) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (46 ounces) V8 Original Vegetable Juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 (15.5 ounces) northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (8 ounces) uncooked ditalini pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 3 heaping cups chopped zucchini (pieces under 1/2-inch thick)
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels—frozen, fresh, or canned (drained)
- 1 large bay leaf (or 2 small)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Shaved or grated Parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and corn. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add diced tomatoes, V8 vegetable juice, water, northern beans, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Add uncooked ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with shaved or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen vegetables depending on availability.
- Adjust seasoning and salt to taste.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the water or juice slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg