Can we talk about minestrone for a second? Because this soup is everything. I’ve been making versions of this Superfood Minestrone for years, and I’m telling you — once you dial in your own combination, you will be hooked.

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Amazing!! Sooo delicious and satisfying, I keep telling everyone I know about the delicious Minestrone soup I made, and its perfect on a cold day. The best part is that there is no guilt after enjoying a big ol’ bowl. This will definitely be a staple in the rotation.

Jenn
(5 stars) 3 ratings
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A bowl of Superfood Minestrone brimming with pasta, white beans, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and leafy greens, garnished with basil. Fresh carrots, garlic, and greens rest on a cutting board in the background.
Made with NINE powerhouse superfoods!!

Hearty vegetables, tender beans, pasta, and a rich tomato broth along with antioxidant-rich greens… it dials up the nutrition with some of the most powerful ingredients you can put into a pot. Like, it’s genuinely stacked.

It’s cozy, its filling, and it’s stupid-easy to make. Here’s the thing I love most: you are the Michelangelo of your Minestrone masterpiece. Whatever veggies are hanging out in your fridge? Throw them in. Zucchini, spinach, celery, peppers — yes to all of it. And beans? The more the merrier. Cannellini, chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, edamame — pick your favorites or mix a couple together. Same goes for the pasta. Any shape, any variety. Whole grain if you want an extra boost, but truly, use what you’ve got.

A pot with sautéed diced onions, carrots, and celery, topped with minced garlic and tomato paste—everything you need for Superfood Minestrone. Fresh carrots, garlic bulbs, and a wooden spoon rest nearby on a light countertop.
A hand stirs a pot of Superfood Minestrone, filled with beans, carrots, and herbs using a wooden spoon. Fresh carrots, garlic bulbs, and a cutting board are on the counter nearby.
A pot of Superfood Minestrone with rotini pasta, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and leafy greens is being stirred with a wooden spoon. Fresh carrots and garlic bulbs are on a nearby cutting board.
I mean… look at this gorgeous pot!!

I’m a soup person year-round (my family will confirm this!), a cozy bowl of Creamy Butternut Squash Soup or Lentil Vegetable Soup when the leaves start to turn, Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo or One-Pot Italian Wedding Soup when it’s cold outside, a light Chilled Pea Soup when spring arrives, and a classic gazpacho — or even a strawberry or watermelon version — when summer is in full swing. 

But when it comes to blending nutrition and taste, this minestrone really shines. With NINE powerhouse superfoods packed into one pot, seconds aren’t just allowed, they’re basically required!

A bowl of Superfood Minestrone with fusilli pasta, white beans, green beans, tomatoes, and fresh basil, served next to a pot of soup, a wooden board with basil and garlic, and a striped napkin.

And my Longevity Soup is a Bauer staple!

A bowl of Superfood Minestrone brimming with pasta, white beans, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and leafy greens, garnished with basil. Fresh carrots, garlic, and greens rest on a cutting board in the background.
(5 stars) 3 ratings

Superfood Minestrone

My version of this Italian-style soup features a rich tomato broth along with antioxidant-rich greens and fiber-filled beans.
Yield: 12 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced (2 cups)
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped into ½ inch pieces (1 cup)
  • 2 large celery stalks, sliced ¼-inch-thick on a diagonal (~¾ cup)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional for heat
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¾ pound green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (~ 2½ cups)
  • 4 to 5 cups chopped kale leaves, tough stems removed
  • 1 cup dry whole-grain pasta, such as elbows, shells, rotini or penne
  • ½ cup torn fresh basil, optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Liberally mist the bottom of a large pot or Dutch oven with nonstick oil spray and warm over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, salt and black pepper, and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for another minute, or until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with liquid), beans, broth, thyme, rosemary, parsley, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes uncovered.
  • While the soup is simmering, cook the pasta according to package directions (minus 1 to 2 minutes from what’s instructed for al dente, since the pasta will continue to cook once added to the soup). Drain the pasta, and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
  • When the soup is done simmering, remove the bay leaves, and add the green beans and kale. Stir to combine and continue to simmer for a final 4 minutes, or until the green beans have slightly softened and the kale is wilted. Mix in the cooked pasta and season with extra salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil right before serving.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 cupCalories: 120Carbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 8gTotal Sugar: 5g— Natural Sugar: 5g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin A: 3086IUVitamin C: 11mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!