Hearty Minestrone Soup
Estimated $3.28 recipe · $1.64 per serving (US / USD)
A big pot of vegetables, beans and pasta in a savoury tomato broth.
The recipe
Hearty Minestrone Soup
A big pot of vegetables, beans and pasta in a savoury tomato broth.
Ingredients
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stick, diced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 60g small pasta
- 1 tsp oregano
- Handful spinach
Estimated recipe cost
$3.28 for 2 servings · $1.64 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 1 can cannellini beans, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $0.92 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 1 carrot, dicedRetail benchmark · $2.26 / 907 g · Retail reference · Assumes 80 g per item | $0.20 |
| 1 celery stick, dicedPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 450 g · Assumes 40 g per item | $0.18 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 60g small pastaPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 454 g · Uses 60g | $0.13 |
| 1 tsp oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| Handful spinachPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 227 g · Assumes 30 g per item/portion | $0.33 |
| Estimated total | $3.28 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soften onion, carrot, celery and garlic in oil for 7 min.
- Add tomatoes, oregano and 600ml water/stock; simmer 12 min.
- Stir in the pasta and beans, cook until pasta is tender, about 9 min.
- Wilt in the spinach, season and serve.
Recipe notes
A grating of parmesan on top adds a savoury hit if you eat dairy.
Estimated nutrition per serving
420 kcal · 18g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.