Vegan Minestrone Soup – The Ultimate Rainy Day Recipe

A simple, warming and nourishing vegan minestrone soup, perfect comfort food for a rainy day.

There’s something about rainy days that always have me craving soup. And April tends to bring a whole lot of rainy days. If you’re anything like me, you’re leaning fully into the rainy mood with cozy meals and Taylor Swift playing in the background. I’m currently listening to my April Swiftie Playlist, which is all about rainy days! So in keeping with that theme, especially the vibes of “Come In With The Rain”, here’s a recipe to complete the mood.

This vegan minestrone soup is warming, comforting and full of nourishing goodness. It’s easy to throw together with pantry and freezer staples, packs in the veggies, and it’s one of those recipes that feels just right when you want a warming meal. Here’s how I make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2–3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1–2 zucchinis, chopped
• 1 bag frozen green beans
• 4–5 small potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 tin beans (great northern beans or chickpeas work perfectly!)
• 4–6 cups vegetable broth
• A generous sprinkle of Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme—whatever you love)

How To Make It:

1. In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook for a few minutes until fragrant and softened.
2. Add the frozen green beans, stirring occasionally to keep anything from burning. In the meantime chop your veggies and potatoes
3. Add your chopped carrot, zucchini, and potato slices. Let them sauté for 5–7 minutes.
4. Sprinkle in your Italian herbs and any other seasonings (salt, pepper, etc.), adjusted to your liking!
5. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth (start with 4 cups and add more later if needed). Bring everything to a gentle boil.
6. Add your choice of beans (chickpeas or great northern beans both give a lovely texture).
7. Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 20–30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the flavors have melded together.
8. Feel free to add a handful of spinach or kale for extra greens, and/or a cup of your favorite pasta noodles for more bulk.
9. Serve warm, ideally with a side of crusty bread.

This soup is the perfect companion to rainy-day reflection. So why not “leave your window open” on a rainy day and whip up a batch of this minestrone soup?

If you make this, tag me @bitesbybekah—I’d love to see your rainy day setups and hear which Taylor song you had on repeat while you made it!