Description

This Fall Minestrone Soup is a hearty, vegetable-packed classic filled with seasonal produce, tender beans, pasta, and aromatic herbs simmered in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this Fall Minestrone Soup delivers comforting flavors, wholesome ingredients, and satisfying texture in every spoonful.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 cups chopped kale or spinach
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
Add Garlic:
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add Vegetables:
Add zucchini and butternut squash. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Simmer the Broth:
Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Cook Until Tender:
Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Add Beans & Pasta:
Stir in cannellini beans and pasta. Simmer 8–10 minutes until pasta is tender.
Finish with Greens:
Add chopped kale or spinach and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted.
Serve:
Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For a heartier version, add cooked Italian sausage or shredded chicken.To keep it vegan, use vegetable broth and omit Parmesan or use a plant-based alternative.Substitute sweet potatoes for butternut squash if preferred.For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or replace pasta with cooked rice or quinoa.For a thicker texture, blend 1 cup of soup and stir it back into the pot.