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Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup with vegetables, beans, pasta, and tomato broth

Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 loves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup small pasta (ditalini)
  • 2 cups spinach

Method
 

  1. Step 1 – Start With The Basics
    Heat a bit of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    Add:
    onion
    carrots
    celery
    Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
    Don’t rush this step. This is where flavor starts.
  2. Step 2 – Add Garlic And Wake Everything Up
    Stir in garlic and seasoning.
    Cook for about 30 seconds.
    Garlic burns fast—keep it moving.
  3. Step 3 – Build The Soup
    Add:
    tomatoes
    beans
    green beans
    broth
    Bring to a gentle simmer.
    Let it cook for 15–20 minutes.
    This is where everything starts to taste like “soup” instead of just ingredients.
  4. Step 4 – Pasta Goes In
    Add pasta directly into the pot.
    Cook until tender (about 8–10 minutes).
    If you’re meal prepping, cook pasta separately. Trust me.
  5. Step 5 – Finish Strong
    Stir in spinach.
    Let it wilt for 1–2 minutes.
    Taste and adjust salt if needed.
    That’s it. Done.