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Hearty Vegetable and Bean Soup


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  • Author: Tasty Chef
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and nutritious soup filled with vegetables and beans.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup pasta (elbow or ditalini), cooked separately
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in zucchini and canned tomatoes; cook for an additional 3–4 minutes.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add kidney beans to the pot.
  6. Cook pasta separately according to package instructions; mix into the soup just before serving.
  7. Fold in fresh spinach or kale until wilted, then serve warm.

Notes

  • This soup is easy to customize with your favorite seasonal vegetables.
  • For added flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg