{"id":417,"date":"2025-01-23T01:52:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T02:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/?p=417"},"modified":"2025-02-16T16:43:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T16:43:54","slug":"olive-garden-minestrone-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/23\/olive-garden-minestrone-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Olive Garden Minestrone Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1035\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: auto;margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/minestrone-soup-3-700x1035-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Easy and delicious Olive Garden Minestrone Soup loaded with fresh veggies, leafy greens and simmered in the most flavorful broth! Easily made in one pot for a cozy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1774\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Easy and delicious Olive Garden Minestrone Soup loaded with fresh veggies, leafy greens and simmered in the most flavorful broth! Easily made in one pot for a cozy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!\" class=\"wp-image-25639 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/minestrone-soup-3-1200x1774-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-save-recipe cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-container one-line save-recipe wpforms-location-save_recipe_block wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-19619\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-head-container\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-title\">Want to save this recipe?<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpforms-description\">Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! 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Inspired by Olive Garden\u2019s famous minestrone soup, I re-created and shared this about 15 years ago, but really needed some updated photos. This classic minestrone soup recipe is SO flavorful, loaded with a variety of vegetables and is just so cozy and comforting whether it\u2019s a chilly day or you\u2019re feeling under the weather. Pair it with some crusty bread or side salad for a complete meal!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love This<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Healthy, flavorful and loaded with veggies!<\/li>\n<li>Easily made in just 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>You only need to use <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/4OjC\">one pot <\/a>which makes cleaning up a breeze.<\/li>\n<li>One of my favorite copycat recipes inspired by Olive Garden!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1663\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Easy and delicious Olive Garden Minestrone Soup loaded with fresh veggies, leafy greens and simmered in the most flavorful broth! Easily made in one pot for a cozy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!\" class=\"wp-image-25648 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/minestrone-soup-6-1200x1663-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>onion, carrots and celery<\/strong> \u2013 makes the perfect savory base for soups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>veggies<\/strong> \u2013 I used fresh zucchini and green beans, but feel free to use any variety of vegetables you like.<\/li>\n<li><strong>beans<\/strong> \u2013 I used both red kidney beans and white beans, but navy beans, cannellini beans and pinto beans all make great options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>pasta<\/strong> \u2013 I used ditalini pasta in this soup, but any type of small pasta will work or feel free to leave it out to keep this lower in carbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>vegetable broth<\/strong> \u2013 you could also use chicken broth or any stocks you have in your pantry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>tomatoes<\/strong> \u2013 I used one large can of crushed tomatoes, but diced tomatoes work well too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>garlic<\/strong> \u2013 this really punches up the flavor and is a\u00a0<em>must<\/em>\u00a0in this soup!<\/li>\n<li><strong>leafy greens<\/strong> \u2013 spinach or kale work great in this soup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>herbs and seasonings<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I used a combination of dried oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper, but you could also substitute one teaspoon of Italian seasoning for the dried herbs.\u00a0 You could also mix in some fresh parsley or a bay leaf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Minestrone Soup<\/h2>\n<p>The great thing about this soup is that everything comes together in just 30 minutes in just a few simple steps!\u00a0 Here\u2019s how I make it:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 the veggies.\u00a0<\/strong> Heat olive oil in a <a href=\"https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amzn\/4OjC\">large saucepan<\/a> or soup pot over medium-high heat and saut\u00e9 onion, celery, carrots and zucchini until softened, about 5 minutes. Then add in the garlic and saut\u00e9 for an additional 30 seconds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Let the soup simmer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Stir in the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, beans, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and let the soup to simmer for about 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix in spinach and pasta.<\/strong>\u00a0 Add in the baby spinach leaves and pasta, cooking for an additional 10 minutes. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve and enjoy!<\/strong>  Ladle soup into bowls, top with parmesan cheese and serve with some crusty bread or croutons.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Easy and delicious Olive Garden Minestrone Soup loaded with fresh veggies, leafy greens and simmered in the most flavorful broth! Easily made in one pot for a cozy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!\" class=\"wp-image-25650 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/minestrone-soup-11-1200x1630-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Substitutions and Variations<\/h2>\n<p>The best part about minestrone soup is that it is so customizable!  Here are some ways to switch up this soup to your liking.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Veggies<\/strong> \u2013 feel free to use any variety of veggies you like!  Yellow squash, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, etc. all make great options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protein<\/strong> \u2013 the beans in this recipe are a great source of protein, but you can also add in some chicken, turkey, ground beef or even Italian sausage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gluten-free<\/strong> \u2013 you can substitute the pasta for gluten-free pasta or even some regular rice or wild rice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegan<\/strong> \u2013 this soup is already vegan, however instead of topping with parmesan cheese you could top with vegan cheese or nutritional yeast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it spicy<\/strong> \u2013 throw in some red pepper flakes or hot sauce to add some heat to this soup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepping and Storing<\/h2>\n<p><strong>To Store:<\/strong>\u00a0 Leftovers will last in your fridge in a sealed, airtight container for up to\u00a0<strong>5 days<\/strong>.\u00a0 You may find that the noodles will soak up a lot of the broth as the soup sits, but you can easily add more broth as needed when re-heating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Freeze:<\/strong>\u00a0 If planning to freeze, first let the soup cool completely and then store it in a sealed container in the freezer for up to\u00a0<strong>3 months<\/strong>.\u00a0 When ready to enjoy, let the soup thaw completely in the fridge.\u00a0 Warm it up in a pot on the stove or re-heat individual servings in the microwave.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1709\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Easy and delicious Olive Garden Minestrone Soup loaded with fresh veggies, leafy greens and simmered in the most flavorful broth! Easily made in one pot for a cozy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!\" class=\"wp-image-25834 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/minestrone-soup-7-1200x1709-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Delicious Soup Recipes<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/chicken-and-wild-rice-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicken and Wild Rice Soup<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the perfect cozy soup packed with flavor and loaded with chicken, veggies and tender wild rice<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/creamy-broccoli-cheddar-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a delicious low carb soup packed with veggies and made in under 30 minutes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/chicken-tortilla-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicken Tortilla Soup<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the perfect weeknight meal that can easily be made in your Instant Pot, slow cooker or even right on the stove<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/spicy-sausage-and-kale-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spicy Sausage and Kale Soup<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 hearty, loaded with a variety of vegetables and leafy kale, all simmered in flavorful beef broth, diced tomatoes and yes, a whole jar of salsa!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/sausage-spinach-tortellini-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 creamy, cozy and made with cheesy tortellini, sausage and fresh veggies<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/detox-immune-boosting-chicken-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detox Immune-Boosting Chicken Soup<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the perfect remedy for cold and flu season filled with antioxidants that boost immunity and tastes delicious<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Hope you all enjoy this Olive Garden Minestrone Soup and if you love this as much as we do, please leave me <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\"> below and don\u2019t forget to tag me on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eaturselfskinny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing all your delicious recreations!<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-15036\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"15036\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/minestrone-soup-3-300x300-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/wprm_print\/olive-garden-minestrone-soup\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"15036\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Olive Garden Minestrone Soup<\/h2>\n<p>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-5 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-5 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-5-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-5 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-5-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-5 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-5-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-5-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-5-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-5-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-15036 wprm-user-rating wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"15036\" data-average=\"5\" data-count=\"5\" data-total=\"25\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span><em>Easy and delicious Olive Garden Minestrone Soup loaded with fresh veggies, leafy greens and simmered in the most flavorful broth! Easily made in one pot for a cozy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Main Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Italian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Minestrone Soup<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-15036 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"15036\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">6<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">233<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-15036-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"15036\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">small<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ribs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">celery<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">carrots<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">small<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">zucchini<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5 1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegetable broth<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(28 oz) can crushed tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh or frozen cut green beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(15 oz) can small white beans, drained<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried oregano<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried basil<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried thyme<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh baby spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small pasta<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I used ditalini<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Optional toppings: parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes or croutons<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-15036-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"15036\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15036-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium high heat and saut\u00e9 onion, celery, carrots and zucchini until softened, about 5 minutes.  Then add in the garlic and saut\u00e9 for an additional 30 seconds.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15036-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Next add in the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, beans, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and let the soup to simmer for about 20 minutes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15036-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Add in the baby spinach leaves and pasta, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.  Top with parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">\/6th of recipe<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">233<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">43.6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">724.8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11.7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/olive-garden-inspired-minestrone-soup\/\">Olive Garden Minestrone Soup<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\">Eat Yourself Skinny<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easy 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