Spinach Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Spinach Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup carrot, peeled and diced; 2 celery, stalks diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, diced; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped; ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced; ½ cup small shell pasta; 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrot, peeled and diced
2 celery, stalks diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, diced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
8 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
½ cup small shell pasta
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, warm oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic.
3
Cover pot.
4
Cook for about 6 minutes or until onion is translucent.
5
Stir frequently.
6
Add a little water or chicken broth if vegetables stick.
7
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, and seasonings.
8
Cover and bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
10
Stir occasionally.
11
Uncover and increase heat to medium-high.
12
Add spinach, parsley, and pasta.
13
Cook until pasta is done, about 10 minutes.
14
Add additional chicken broth if too thick.
15
Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
16
Makes 8 servings of approximately 1-1/2 cups each.

1118

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

165

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup yellow onion, diced, 1 cup carrot, peeled and diced, 2 celery, stalks diced, and more.

Yes, Spinach Minestrone Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach Minestrone Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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