Easy Minestrone Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

Minestrone soup is so hearty that it easily stands on its own as a main dish! Inspired by the classic Italian soup from Olive Garden, this version is a close copycat. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with healthy ingredients. The rich, tomato-y broth is loaded with vegetables and beans, making it a perfect way to get kids to enjoy their veggies.

Minestrone is known for its thick, tomato-based broth and can be made with pasta or rice. It typically includes carrots, tomatoes, kidney beans, celery, onions, and potatoes. Originally created to use up leftover vegetables, minestrone is incredibly versatile—feel free to toss in any veggies you have on hand or adjust it to what’s fresh and in season. You really can’t go wrong with this adaptable, flavorful soup!

Yield: 10 servings

Easy Minestrone Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

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Minestrone soup is so hearty it can stand on its own as the main dish! I fell in love with minestrone at the Olive Garden, so this is a pretty darn close attempt at copying the classic Italian soup.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots (diced into small cubes)
• 2 small zucchinis (diced into small cubes)
• 1/2 large onion (diced into small cubes)
• 6 celery stalks (diced into small cubes)
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 32 oz vegetable broth
• 15 oz canned great Northen beans (drained)
• 15 oz canned Kidney beans (drained)
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp dry basil
• 1/2 cup noodles
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. Preheat the pot with olive oil, add zucchini, carrots, celery and onions. Sautee for about 10 minutes, until vegetables soften.
2. To the pot, add canned diced tomatoes. Season with Italian seasoning and dry basil.
3. Add vegetable broth, noodles, kidney and Great Northen beans. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the soup, you can add 2 more cups of water to the mix.
4. Press garlic into the mixture and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve while the minestrone soup is still warm.