Name: Vegan Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 2 carrots; 2 stalks celery; 0.25 cup tomato paste; 4 cloves garlic; 1 zucchini; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 6 cups vegetable broth; 30 ounces canned diced tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup small shell pasta; 15 ounces red kidney beans; 2 cups spinach; 0.25 cup fresh basil; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; salt and ground pepper

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Vegan Minestrone Soup

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In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onion, carrot, celery and tomato paste. Stir to combine and saute until the onion becomes translucent and the the veggies have softened, about 8 minutes.

Add in the garlic, zucchini, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and cook for 2 additional minutes.

Stir in the broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and salt. Raise the heat to medium-high, cover, and let simmer gently for 15 minutes.

Uncovered and mix in the pasta, kidney beans, spinach, and basil. Cook according to pasta directions, about 10 minutes, or until the pasta reaches your desired doneness.

Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, as well as additional salt, pepper, and olive oil to taste. Serve and ENJOY!

Notes

*This stores well in the fridge and tastes great the next day BUT the pasta will absorb a lot of the liquid. Just be aware. You can add additional water if desired but I like to simply eat it as a much thicker soup

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Caramelize Your Aromatics 🧅
Take 3-4 minutes to sauté the diced onion, celery, and carrots in olive oil until they're golden and fragrant—this builds a deeply flavorful foundation that elevates the entire soup.
Bloom the Tomato Paste 🍅
Cook the tomato paste in the oil for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid to concentrate its umami flavor and eliminate any metallic taste from the can.
Stagger Your Ingredient Timing ⏱️
Add heartier vegetables (zucchini, beans) midway through cooking, and reserve spinach and fresh basil for the final 2 minutes to preserve their vibrant color and delicate texture.
Finish with Lemon and Fresh Basil 🍋
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a handful of torn basil stirred in at the end brightens the flavors and adds authentic Italian freshness that makes the soup taste restaurant-quality.
Let It Rest Before Serving 🛑
Turn off the heat and let the soup sit for 5 minutes before serving—this allows flavors to meld together and makes it taste even more developed and cohesive.