Can I add meat to Minestrone?

Yes, diced chicken or sausage can be added for extra protein.

Is this soup gluten-free?

You can use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-friendly.

How do I store leftovers?

Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for later use.

Soup

How many calories in Hearty Italian Minestrone?

A traditional Italian soup loaded with vegetables, beans, and pasta, making it a filling and nutritious option for any meal. Great for warming up on cold days.

Per 100 g

70 kcal

1 cup

168 kcal

(240 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
3 g / 100g	13 g / 100g	1 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 16% · Carbs 72% · Fat 12%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (240 g, 168 kcal) is 8% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 41 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Hearty Italian Minestrone is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 108 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Egg Drop Soup	70	5 g
Hearty Italian Minestrone	70	3 g
Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup	80	2 g
Caribbean Pumpkin Soup	90	2 g
Cabbage Roll Soup	150	6 g
Creamy Garlic Potato Soup	150	3 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

Serving sizes

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 cup	240 g	168 kcal
150g	150 g	105 kcal

Health score

7/10

Frequently asked questions

Can I add meat to Minestrone?: Yes, diced chicken or sausage can be added for extra protein.
Is this soup gluten-free?: You can use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-friendly.
How do I store leftovers?: Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for later use.

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