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Easy Minestrone Soup {Vegan, Ready in 30 Minutes}

October 26, 2015 by lauren.kelly 43 Comments

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Simple to prepare, this healthy, vegan soup is comforting and delicious!

Healthy and delicious, this Easy Minestrone Soup can be made in 30 minutes! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition #vegan #AnytimePasta #Pmedia #ad

The weather is getting chilly!  This is when most people start making comfort foods, just like this soup.

 You see, I am one if the weird people that eats soup all year long.  I am obsessed with all things soup.

This soup can be ready in 30 minutes.  On those busy weeknights when you are going in a million different directions? Yeah, you know what I mean.  

You can make this soup, help with the kids’ homework AND try to fix your laptop all at the same time.  Trust me, I’ve been there.

This soup is so incredibly cozy and delicious.  It’s one of those recipes that I have been making for ages but just forgot to put on my blog.  

When I saw Barilla Pronto in Stop & Shop I knew I had to make Minestrone Soup with it.  Let’s make it even easier.  

Fist bump.

Healthy and delicious, this Easy Minestrone Soup can be made in 30 minutes! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition #vegan #AnytimePasta #Pmedia #ad

These days I am loving any recipe that can be made ahead of time.  Because let’s be honest, even if a recipe only takes 30 minutes to make, if you get home at 8:00 at night, you don’t want to cook anything at that time!  

Make it ahead of time and spend less time in the kitchen.  I have also frozen this soup and it defrosted perfectly just sitting on my counter.  

I plan on making a double batch of this soup for those cold, busy nights and freezing half of it.  Again, I am all about simplifying and making our lives even a little bit easier.

Healthy and delicious, this Easy Minestrone Soup can be made in 30 minutes! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition #vegan #AnytimePasta #Pmedia #ad

Let’s talk about simplifying a bit.  Did you know that you can buy onion, carrots and celery already diced and ready to make soup?  

I buy it all the time!  It’s called mirepoix but I know my mother called it a “soup starter” and you can easily find it in almost all of the grocery stores.  

Because some days, you don’t even have time to chop vegetables and that’s ok.  It might cost a little bit more money but that to me is money well spent.

No judgement here. Shhh…I even buy some of my fruits pre-cut already.

Healthy and delicious, this Easy Minestrone Soup can be made in 30 minutes! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition #vegan #AnytimePasta #Pmedia #ad

After you let these veggies soften a bit, you ad the chopped zucchini, tomatoes and seasonings.  I always buy grape tomatoes because it takes you a minute to slice them in half.  

You can already tell that this is going to taste fantastic just by looking at this picture. Look at all of these gorgeous and vibrant colors!

The more colors mean more vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

Who the heck wants to eat white or tan foods anyway? How boring is that.

Healthy and delicious, this Easy Minestrone Soup can be made in 30 minutes! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition #vegan #AnytimePasta #Pmedia #ad

Healthy and delicious, this Easy Minestrone Soup can be made in 30 minutes! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition #vegan #AnytimePasta #Pmedia #ad
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Easy Minestrone Soup

Course Soup
Servings 10 -12 servings
Author Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 2 small zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups pinto beans
  • 1 cup kidney beans
  • 1/2 cup Barilla Pronto Elbows
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Cook onion, garlic, carrots and celery in a medium saucepan or dutch oven over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add zucchini, tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt and rosemary and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add beans, broth and water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  5. Add Barilla Pronto Elbos and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
  6. Add spinach and mix until it wilts.
  7. Serve immediately.

Make sure you grab some New Barilla Pronto Pasta next time you shop at Stop & Shop, Giant Food Stores, or Martin’s Food Markets.  Barilla Pronto Pasta is also available through Peapod.

 I looooove me some Peapod.  It’s just another example of making life easier by ordering your groceries online and getting them delivered.

So easy.

Healthy and delicious, this Easy Minestrone Soup can be made in 30 minutes! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition #vegan #AnytimePasta #Pmedia #ad

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®, Barilla®, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #AnytimePasta https://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV

If you made this Easy Minestrone Soup or any of my other recipes, please come back and let me know. You guys know that I love to hear from you!

Thank you for stopping by and please come back soon!

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  1. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    October 26, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious and nutritious soup, Lauren. Love the Barilla Pronto. Helps get healthy on the table faster!!!! Score.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 26, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      Thank you Allie!

      Reply
  2. Ramona W says

    October 26, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    My soup pot lives on my stove from the fall through winter. This minestrone soup will definitely be made. 🙂

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 26, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      I hope you enjoy it too Ramona!

      Reply
  3. Sandy @ RE says

    October 26, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    Lauren, this looks so freshing and inviting. Perfect for a fall, chilly day!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 26, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      Thanks Sandy!

      Reply
  4. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says

    October 26, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    I’m going to have to look for these noodles. Such a great idea.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 26, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      They are fantastic Barbara!

      Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    October 26, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    I love soups like this – especially because it only takes 30 min!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 26, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      Oh I am with you Stephanie!

      Reply
  6. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    October 26, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    I’m obsessed with soup too – my husband makes fun of me! I eat it all year. Love this recipe!

    Reply
  7. Alida says

    October 26, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    I could live on this soup day in/day out. So colorful and delicious! And those pronto noodles are genius!

    Reply
  8. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    I didn’t know about mirepoix! Very cool. Just like that pasta! They’re new to me. And this soup looks so warm and comforting. 🙂

    Reply
  9. The Food Hunter says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    I love all the vegetables in this!!

    Reply
  10. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

    October 27, 2015 at 2:15 am

    I love how chock-full of goodness this is! I love hearty soups that are also brothy…so this sounds like something I need to try.

    Reply
  11. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    October 27, 2015 at 2:44 am

    Delicious and nutritious – now that’s the perfect combinations! Looks and sounds so tasty!

    Reply
  12. Cookin Canuck says

    October 27, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    30 minutes…that is one of the many reasons I love homemade soups for dinner. This one looks like it would warm me to my toes!

    Reply
  13. Ginny McMeans says

    October 28, 2015 at 1:26 am

    I have not heard of mirepoix and it looks really great for those nights when you only have minutes. Your minestrone sounds wonderful and love that pasta!

    Reply
  14. Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen says

    October 28, 2015 at 4:51 am

    I’ve been so ready for fall to arrive out west here so that we can enjoy soups like this one!

    Reply
  15. Kim Beaulieu says

    October 28, 2015 at 5:48 am

    I can’t wait to try this. I’m not a big soup girl but I love minestrone for some reason. It’s so yummy. Looking forward to getting my soup grub on.

    Reply
  16. Rose | The Clean Dish says

    October 28, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Freezing soup is such a great idea. This minestrone soup looks super healthy and delicious! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  17. Nutmeg Nanny says

    November 1, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    I’ve heard about those pronto noodles but have yet to pick them up. I love the idea of being able to make such a delicious and easy soup ready in just 30 minutes!

    Reply
  18. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    November 3, 2015 at 2:26 am

    Wow! So simple and fresh. Love it!

    Reply
  19. Karen says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Hi may I know for oregano rosemary n basil..r u using fresh ones or dried ones? Thanks

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 13, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      Hi Karen, I used dried seasonings! I hope you like it!!

      Reply
  20. Kristin says

    November 14, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    I’m guessing you are using canned beans? I’m guessing using dried beans would take much longer.. ?

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      November 14, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Kristin! I used fresh green beans but you can definitely use canned or frozen if you’d like. Thank you!

      Reply
  21. ally says

    March 1, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    5 stars
    Everytime I look at you and those 3 precious boys (who remind me of my 3 precious men now), I just smile, Lauren! I love to share w/them easy recipes that give them no excuses not to cook! Thanks, luv! xo

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 3, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Oh I love hearing that! Love you Ally!

      Reply
  22. Liz says

    March 1, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    A double batch sounds perfect!! I’d be happy to eat this all week long!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 3, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  23. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    March 2, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    love this soup!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 3, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you Alice!

      Reply
  24. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    March 3, 2016 at 12:17 am

    This is my kind of recipe! It looks so good I wish I had a bowl now!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 3, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      Thanks Megan!

      Reply
  25. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says

    March 3, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    Loooove minestrone soup. Such a comforting soup and love the Barilla pronto pasta – definitely makes dinner cooking easier and saves time!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 3, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      Thank you Vicky!

      Reply
  26. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

    March 3, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    my daughter loves veggies (THANKFULLY!), I bet she would love this soup

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 3, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      I hope she likes it Nicole! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  27. Ashley - Baker by Nature says

    March 4, 2016 at 10:37 am

    So hearty and delicious! This looks perfect!

    Reply
  28. Laura says

    March 15, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love this soup and so does my two year old. I have also used an immersion blender to partially blend the soup (leaving out the noodles). Perfect for rainy days here in Bermuda.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 15, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      Thanks so much, I am so glad you like it Laura! And I am jealous you live in Bermuda 🙂

      Reply

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