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Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Copycat: A Hearty Family Favorite

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Copycat

Enjoy the warm, comforting taste of Olive Garden’s Minestrone Soup right at home with this easy copycat recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 yellow squash, diced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup pasta, small shape (like ditalini)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, zucchini, and yellow squash, cooking for an additional few minutes.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, then bring to a boil.
  5. Stir in the green beans, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  7. Add the kidney beans and pasta, cooking until the pasta is tender.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • This soup can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
  • Adding spinach or kale can boost the nutritional value.

Nutrition

Keywords: Olive Garden, Minestrone Soup, Copycat, Soup, Comfort Food