Best-Ever Comfort Soup

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A hearty, aromatic minestrone soup with tender vegetables and a velvety broth. This italian-inspired quick meals ready in about 45 minutes pairs carrots, celery, onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 1 large, chopped onions
• 2 cups, diced tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced potatoes
• 1 can, drained cannellini beans
• 4 cups, low-sodium broth
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup, grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in tomatoes, potatoes, and oregano. Cook for 2 minutes, then add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
3. Step 3: Add cannellini beans and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan until melted and incorporated.
4. Step 4: Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional parmesan.