By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 6
190 cal · 30 min
Minestrone Soup
Recipe GLPR15b9166a7763e6
A hearty and wholesome vegetable soup loaded with tender pasta, beans, and fresh vegetables. This family-friendly minestrone comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. The combination of stewed tomatoes, broth, and colorful frozen vegetables creates a satisfying, nutritious meal that's easy for children to help prepare.
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Ingredients
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium stewed tomatoes
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 can (15.5 ounces) low-sodium beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup dry small pasta shapes like ditalini or elbow
Directions
Pour the broth into a large pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. This is a great job for a child to watch carefully with an adult nearby.
Once the broth is boiling, carefully add the frozen mixed vegetables, stewed tomatoes with their juice, and drained beans. Stir everything together gently.
Add the dry pasta to the pot and stir well to combine all ingredients. Return the soup to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the soup simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender but still holds its shape.
Taste the soup and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper if desired. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Comments
Every ingredient is a pantry staple at any Charlotte supermarket—frozen mixed veg, canned tomatoes, broth, canned beans, and dried pasta are rock-bottom cheap and available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI without a special trip. The actual prep time is closer to 35–40 minutes once you account for chopping aromatics (onion, garlic, celery if included) and letting the soup simmer to develop flavor, not 30. Cost per serving lands around $1.00–$1.25, making this genuinely affordable for a family weeknight. The real strength is leftovers: minestrone reheats beautifully for days, tastes better the next day, and freezes well, so a double batch pays dividends.
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