Name: Vegetarian Minestrone Soup Jars {Grab & Go}
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 medium-sized Carrots; 2 stalks celery; 1 small yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 can kidney beans, drained; 1 box Chickapea Pasta, shells; 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, cut in half; 2 cups baby spinach, chopped

These Vegetarian Minestrone Soup Jars are a high-protein meal prep idea that come together in less than 30 minutes.

Grab & Go Vegetarian Minestrone Soup Jars

How to make minestrone soup

Dice up all the veggies.
Sauté the veggies until softened.
Add in tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt.
Cook until fragrant.
Divide veggies evenly amongst mason jars.
Top each jar with kidney beans, pasta shells, half a bouillon cube and spinach.
Store jars in the fridge.
Pour in water, microwave and enjoy!

Ingredients and substitutions

Olive oil – any neutral oil can be used, such as avocado, olive, canola, etc.
Carrots – other veggies that are similar in texture, like parsnips, celery, summer squash or daikon, also work as great substitutes.
Yellow onion – white onions can also be used. Onion powder or onion flakes may also be used to keep that flavour.
Garlic cloves – hand minced or store-bought minced garlic can both work. You may also try using garlic powder, garlic flakes, granulated garlic or garlic salt instead.
Tomato paste – tomato puree can also be used, as well as tomato sauce.
Italian seasoning – a homemade or store-bought blend both work great. You can use a mix of garlic powder with dried oregano, marjoram, thyme, basil, rosemary and sage to make a beautiful Italian seasoning from scratch.
Salt – use to taste.
Kidney beans – pinto beans, black beans, white beans, and anasazi beans are all great substitute options. These can also be omitted, if preferred.
Chickpea pasta shells – this is a great option to make this meal gluten-free. You can also use the pasta shells or noodles of your choice instead.
Vegetable bouillon cube – chicken and beef can also be used too, if preferred.
Baby spinach – you can use other leafy greens too, such as kale, collard greens, etc.

What’s in minestrone soup?

Minestrone soup is full of delicious seasonal veggies and often rice or pasta. There’s no specific list of ingredients because it normally varies depending on what’s in season. I like to add in some kidney beans for extra protein.

Is minestrone soup healthy?

Yes! Minestrone soup is full of vegetables and healthy nutrients. This recipe has 320 calories per serving and is super filling.

What sandwich goes well with minestrone soup?

This soup is high in protein so it will be plenty filling on its own, but if you want to serve it as a side instead of a main, I recommend cutting down on the portion size. It would go great with my Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich!

Storing and reheating

To store, prep all of your ingredients then layer them into your 4 mason jars. These can be sealed and stored in the fridge until ready to be served. These can be kept for up to 5 days.

When ready to serve, fill them up with to the top with water then microwave on high for 5-6 minutes. Allow them to sit for 2-3 minutes before serving in your bowl of choice.

Freezing this soup

To freeze this soup, allow it to cool completely then place it in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag that can be sealed tightly. This can be kept in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. If you're storing it in mason jars or plastic containers, be sure to leave a little under an inch of space between the soup to the top.

For soups that use pasta or noodles, some recommend to leave the noodles out when freezing, then add them in once ready to be eaten, but this is done by preference. You can thaw your soup then serve by heating in the microwave for 6 minutes or until hot.

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Grab and Go Vegetarian Minestrone Soup Jars