Green Bean Minestrone

Green Bean Minestrone

SERVINGS

6

PREP TIME

10 Min

COOK TIME

20 Min

Ladle up a beloved soup that is often called “a symphony of flavors” because of its variety of great ingredients. Our Italian green bean minestrone, or Tuscan minestrone, recipe is made with vegetables, tomatoes and ditalini pasta in a vibrant broth. Our Cut Italian Beans helps save on prep time while adding a touch of European flair to this hearty green bean soup.
Green Bean Minestrone

FULL RECIPE

Serving Size: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Cut Italian Beans

Lists of ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    2 celery stalks, diced
    1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
    1 small yellow onion, diced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
    2 Tablespoons tomato paste
    6 cups vegetable broth
    1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
    ½ cup dry ditalini pasta
    1 can (14.5 ounces) Green Giant® Cut Italian Beans, drained
    1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    Salt and pepper to taste

STEPS

1 Heat oil over medium in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add celery, carrot and onion. Sauté for 4 minutes, stirring regularly. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
2 Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, broth and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes.
3 Stir in Italian beans and kidney beans. Heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

TIPS & TRICKS

Different pasta types can also be used in this green bean minestrone soup recipe. We recommend staying with smaller pasta shapes such as orzo, small shells and elbow macaroni.

Serving Size: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Cut Italian Beans

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    2 celery stalks, diced
    1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
    1 small yellow onion, diced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
    2 Tablespoons tomato paste
    6 cups vegetable broth
    1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
    ½ cup dry ditalini pasta
    1 can (14.5 ounces) Green Giant® Cut Italian Beans, drained
    1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    Salt and pepper to taste

1 Heat oil over medium in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add celery, carrot and onion. Sauté for 4 minutes, stirring regularly. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
2 Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, broth and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes.
3 Stir in Italian beans and kidney beans. Heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Tips & Tricks

Different pasta types can also be used in this green bean minestrone soup recipe. We recommend staying with smaller pasta shapes such as orzo, small shells and elbow macaroni.