Name: Olive Garden Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 sticks celery, chopped; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 1 cup green beans, chopped; 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ½ tsp salt (or to taste); ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste); Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste; Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish; Optional: chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Olive Garden Vegetable Soup

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A cozy, comforting Olive Garden Vegetable Soup loaded with hearty beans, fresh veggies, and Italian herbs. This copycat recipe tastes just like the restaurant favorite—perfect for a healthy, satisfying dinner.

Author: Sarah
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Soup, Comfort Food
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped

2 sticks celery, chopped

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

4 cups vegetable broth

1 medium zucchini, chopped

1 cup green beans, chopped

1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp salt (or to taste)

¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)

Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste

Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Optional: chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Build the Base: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–10 minutes.

Add Vegetables: Add zucchini, green beans, and kidney beans. Stir to combine and simmer for 20–30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Season: Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

Serve: Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired. Serve with breadsticks or crusty bread.

Notes

Time-Saver: Chop vegetables in advance for quicker prep.

Healthier Option: Use low-sodium vegetable broth.

Flavor Boost: Don’t skip sautéing the aromatics — it adds incredible depth.

Make It Your Own: Add pasta, spinach, chickpeas, or lentils for variation.

Better Next Day: Flavors deepen overnight, making leftovers extra delicious.

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