Healthy Olive Garden Vegetable Soup – Cozy Dinner Idea
This Olive Garden–inspired vegetable soup is a crisp, light, and comforting bowl filled with tender vegetables, beans, and herbs in a savory tomato broth. Naturally vegan, hearty, and full of Italian flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
6 cups vegetable broth
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup green beans, chopped
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cooked pasta (optional)
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil for 5–7 mins. Add garlic.
- Stir in tomatoes, seasoning, and bay leaf. Cook 2–3 mins.
- Add broth. Simmer 10 mins.
- Add zucchini, green beans, and beans. Simmer 10–12 mins.
- Stir in pasta (if using). Adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaf. Serve with herbs.
Notes
Add spinach, kale, or chili flakes to customize. Great for meal prep. Freeze without pasta.