Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsRocco's RestaurantItalian Soup Recipe

Italian Soup Recipe

Inspired by Rocco's Restaurant
Time50m
Serves6

Homemade Minestrone made with mixed vegetables & tubettini pasta

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Pasta and Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Zucchini

    Stir in the minced garlic and diced zucchini. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Green Beans and Spinach

    Add the chopped green beans and spinach to the pot. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Season the Soup

    Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the soup. Stir to mix the seasonings evenly.

  2. 6

    Simmer the Soup

    Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  3. 7

    Cook the Pasta

    After simmering, add the tubettini pasta to the pot. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  4. 8

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve

    Ladle the minestrone soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.

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