06/17/2025
Who says you can't enjoy soup in the summer? Especially when it's Summer Minestrone Soup, it just makes sense.
This big ol' pot features .dream Fusilli Pasta, loads of veggies including mirepoix, green beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, zucchini and leafy greens, plus beans and fresh basil in a super flavorful Parmesan broth. YUM.
Here's the recipe:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 medium celery ribs, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
15-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup .dream Fusilli Pasta
6-8 cups unsalted vegetable or chicken stock
1 fresh Parmesan cheese rind
1/2 bag frozen green beans
1 medium zucchini, diced
3 cups baby spinach leaves or chopped kale
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven or stock pot, heat olive oil to medium. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook 7-8 minutes or until soft. Add garlic, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper and sauté 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
2. Add diced tomatoes with juice, beans, pasta, stock and Parmesan rind to the pot and bring to a slow simmer. Cook 8-10 minutes or until pasta is almost al dente. Stir in green beans, zucchini and spinach or kale; cook 2-3 more minutes.
3. Scoop minestrone into bowls and top with fresh basil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Discard Parmesan rind or save for another use.
Serves 8
Recipe and photos: .healthyepicurean