Best 3 Best Darn Minestrone Soup Around Recipes

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the "best darn minestrone soup around" as we embark on a culinary adventure to discover the ultimate recipe for this classic Italian soup. With its vibrant colors, hearty ingredients, and soul-satisfying taste, minestrone soup is a beloved dish that promises to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. From the freshest vegetables to the perfect balance of herbs and spices, we'll take you on a journey to uncover the secrets behind this remarkable soup that has captivated hearts and palates for generations. So, prepare to immerse yourself in a world of culinary delights as we explore the best recipe for the "best darn minestrone soup around."

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### Best Darn Minced Meat Soup ### --- ### Ingredients: ### - 2 tablespoons butter - 1 yellow or white cooking onion - 2 cloves of peeled and minced garlic - 1 tablespoon of minced fresh ginger - 1 ¾ pounds of minced meat of your choice (beef, chicken, turkey, venison) - 1 tablespoon of tomato puree - 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce - 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika - ½ tablespoon of ground cumin - ½ tablespoon of black pepper - ¾ tablespoon of salt - 4 ¼ cups of good quality beef stock - 3 medium-size carrots, peeled and diced - 3 medium-size celery stalks, diced - 1 ½ cup of mushrooms, quartered - 10 ounces of green frozen peas - 7 ounces of baby button mushrooms - 1 cup of egg noodles - 1 ¼ cup of baby broccoli florets (or broccoli cuts) - 1 tablespoon of olive oil - 1 ½ tablespoon of finely chopped fresh parsley ### Instructions:### 1. Set a large stockpot or a dutch over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter. 2. Dice the cooking onion and add it to the pot along with the minced garlic and ginger. 3. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, then add the ground meat of your preference and season it with salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin. 4. Cook and crumble the meat, stirring it often so it doesn't stick to the pot and stick to the bottom. 5. Once the meat has browned nicely, add the tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce and cook for a few more minutes while stirring occasionally. 6. Pour the stock, add diced carrots, celery, and quartered mushrooms to the pot. 7. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer for about an hour. 8. After an hour, add frozen peas to the pot, cook until the vegetables are done according to your preference. 9. Add green onions, broccoli florets, baby mushrooms to the pot. 10. In the meantime, bring a separate pot of water to a boil, add a tablesプーン of salt and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. 11. Drain the egg noodles, rinse them with cold water and set them aside. 12. Add the egg noodles to the pot with the soup. 13. Serve the minced meat soup in bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. ### Top tips: ### - You can use any type of minced meat you like in this recipe. - If you don't have Worcestershire sauce, you can use a mixture of 1 part soy sauce and 1 part balsamic vinaigrette. - You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as diced potatoes, green bell peppers, or cabbage. - If you want to make a thicker soup, you can add some flour or cornstarch to the water before adding the egg noodles. - Serve the minced meat soup with a side of homemade bread or rolls. ### Soup Variations: ### - For a vegetarian version of this soup, you can omit the meat and add extra vegetables, such as lentils, or chickpeas. - If you want a spicy soup, you can add some chili powder or cayenne pepper. - You can also add some grated cheese or crumbled feta cheese to the soup before serving.