Copycat Olive Garden™ Minestrone Soup

Step 1

In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened.

Step 2

Stir in 6 cups water, the vegetable base, tomatoes, kidney and cannellini beans. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 15 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in pasta, green beans, zucchini and spinach. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bake breadsticks as directed on can. Remove from oven; immediately brush tops with melted butter. In small bowl, mix garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt. Sprinkle mixture lightly onto buttered breadsticks; serve warm with soup.