Best 9 Fresh Vegetable Minestrone Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors and nutrition with our guide to cooking the best fresh vegetable minestrone. This classic Italian soup is a hearty and versatile dish that showcases the goodness of fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a chilly day, a quick and healthy lunch option, or a way to use up your garden's bounty, this article will provide you with all the knowledge and inspiration you need to create a delicious and satisfying minestrone.

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VEGETABLE MINESTRONE



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My husband and I created this recipe to replicate the minestrone soup at our favorite Italian restaurant. It's nice to have this ready to eat for our evening meal on days when we have a real busy schedule. To make the soup vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of beef.-Alice Peacock, Grandview, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h45m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
3/4 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup small shell pasta
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in the green beans, spinach and pasta. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 1027mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

VEGETABLE MINESTRONE



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Serve this hearty soup featuring veggies, green beans, Progresso® kidney beans and beef-flavored broth - perfect for an Italian dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 large carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 bag (12 oz) Fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained
2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (8 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups uncooked ditalini (short tubes) pasta (6 oz)
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons basil pesto
Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, garlic, zucchini, onion and green beans; cook 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Add both cans of tomatoes, both cans of beans, broth, salt and pepper flakes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir pasta into soup. Cook 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Stir in pesto. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1068 mg

FRESH VEGETABLE MINESTRONE



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No need to add any seasonings to this minestrone since they already come in the Hamburger Helper™ product!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheesy Italian shells
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup sliced carrots
1 can (15 or 15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, mix uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), the broth, water and carrots. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes and zucchini. Cover; cook about 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until pasta and vegetables are tender.
  • Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1260 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

MINESTRONE VEGETABLE SOUP



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A good soup to use up vegetables.

Provided by Shelly Culp

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Zucchini Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
4 cups tomato juice
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 zucchini, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups rotini pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is tender, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth, tomato juice, diced tomatoes and their juice, spinach, zucchini, carrots, celery, cannellini beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pot. Simmer soup for 45 minutes.
  • Bring soup back to a full boil and stir in rotini pasta. Reduce heat to low and simmer until pasta is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1166.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

QUICK MINESTRONE



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Minestrone doesn't have to be a long-simmering project. Adding pancetta means that the soup develops full flavor quickly, and the vegetables stay tender and tasty. To jump-start the recipe, use a food processor to get the soup base going, and then start prepping the vegetables. Canned beans are great for this recipe, but don't use other canned or frozen vegetables here -- the key to a good minestrone is the fusion of the fresh vegetable flavors.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
1 large onion or 2 shallots, peeled and cut into chunks
1 celery rib, trimmed and cut into chunks
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
8 ounces baby kale or shredded savoy cabbage (about 1/4 of a medium-size head)
2 celery ribs, cut into small dice
2 carrots, cut into small dice
1 medium zucchini, cut into large dice
1 (15-ounce) can cranberry, cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
4 to 5 canned whole peeled tomatoes, seeded and cut into small dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 quart vegetable or chicken stock, plus more to taste
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, marjoram or oregano
Slice of crusty bread for each serving (optional, see note)
Extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Make the soup base: In a medium-size heavy soup pot, combine the oil and pancetta over medium-low heat to slowly render the fat and cook the pancetta, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the onion or shallots, celery and carrot. Pulse until finely chopped. Add to pot with cooked pancetta and adjust heat so the vegetables soften and cook without browning, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the other vegetables: Stirring after each addition, add the kale or cabbage, celery, carrots, zucchini, beans and tomatoes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Add the stock and 1 cup water (or, if you prefer a soup that's not as thick, add additional stock to taste, up to 2 cups). Add the herb sprigs. Cover, raise the heat and bring to a full boil. Uncover, lower the heat to a bubbly simmer, and cook 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Remove the herb sprigs.
  • Serve in bowls, drizzling a little olive oil and sprinkling a big pinch of cheese over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 325, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 743 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SUMMER VEGETABLE MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: oil, carrots, celery, onion, salt, black pepper, potato, garlic, diced tomato, vegetable stock, zucchinis, cannellini bean, spinach, elbow pasta

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 potato, peeled and cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz diced tomato, 1 can
8 cups vegetable stock
2 zucchinis, diced
15 oz cannellini bean, 1 can, rinsed and drained
3 cups spinach
2 cups elbow pasta

Steps:

  • Combine oil, carrots, celery, onion, salt, pepper, and potato in a large pot over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and stir for one minute. Mix in diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, and zucchini.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Place the lid on the pot, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add cannellini beans, spinach, and pasta. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before serving.
  • Enjoy

MINESTRONE WITH FRESH HERBS



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Our Minestrone has an array of vegetables, including tomatoes, carrots, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and cranberry beans; additional color comes from red and green pasta shells.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 medium shallot, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh marjoram
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, (about 5 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 eggplant, (about 14 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, (about 7 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 zucchini, (about 8 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned
2 fourteen-and-a-half-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 cup canned cranberry beans, drained and rinsed
6 ounces colored pasta shells, cooked
Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion, shallot, garlic, pepper, oregano, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, celery, and carrots; saute, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
  • Add eggplant, red pepper, and zucchini; saute until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes more. Add chicken stock and canned tomatoes, and bring to a boil, stirring to break up the tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, and let simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Add beans and pasta; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13 g, Sodium 874 g

LATE-SUMMER-VEGETABLE MINESTRONE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small onions, chopped (2 cups)
3 large cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
3 carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds, larger rounds halved (1 cup)
2 celery stalks, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 bunch red Swiss chard, leaves torn into small pieces (4 packed cups), stems cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
4 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled (optional) and diced (2 cups)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 medium zucchini or yellow squashes, or a combination, cut into a 1/2-inch dice (3 cups)
1 Parmesan rind or 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more, grated, for serving
1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, cannellini beans, or chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Fresh basil leaves, torn if large, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and chard stems; cook, stirring occasionally, until chard stems are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add green beans and tomatoes. Season with 2 teaspoons salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until beans and tomatoes start to soften, 5 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, 5 cups water, Parmesan rind, and butter beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until all vegetables are softened, about 25 minutes, adding chard leaves in last 2 minutes of cooking. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan and basil, or freeze up to 3 months.

HEARTY VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE



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This vegetarian minestrone is a simple and hearty soup for those cold days. Serve with a Caesar salad and garlic toast and you have a simple, nutritious meal.

Provided by Shannon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 large carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
½ (10 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
¼ cup water, or as needed
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup elbow macaroni
⅓ cup vegan shredded Parmesan-style cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots and celery; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in green beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes. Add diced and crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. If it looks too thick, add a bit of water.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in kidney beans, cannellini beans, and macaroni; cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan-style cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 893.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables are more flavorful and nutritious than frozen or canned vegetables. If you can, buy your vegetables from a local farmer's market or organic grocery store.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and nutrients. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful and nutritious your minestrone will be. Try to include a variety of colors and textures, such as carrots, celery, onions, zucchini, tomatoes, and beans.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread or Parmesan cheese: Minestrone is a hearty and filling soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or Parmesan cheese for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Minestrone is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and nutritious minestrone that the whole family will enjoy.

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