Best 8 Minestrone Of Late Summer Vegetables Recipes

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When the summer season is approaching its end, and the gardens are overflowing with the bounty of their produce, it's the perfect time to indulge in a hearty and flavorful rendition of minestrone soup, brimming with an array of late summer vegetables. This delectable soup is a celebration of the season's harvest, capturing the essence of summer's finest flavors in every spoonful. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the delightful tapestry of flavors and textures that make this minestrone of late summer vegetables a truly unforgettable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUMMER VEGETABLE MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Summer Vegetable Minestrone Soup Recipe by Tasty image

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



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Vegetables and herbs fresh from my garden make this one of our favorite soups. This recipe makes a lot, so it's perfect for large gatherings or to freeze in smaller containers for fast meals.-Virginia Bauer, Botkins, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 20 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups beef broth
2 cups chopped tomatoes or 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
2 teaspoons dried basil or Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup cut fresh green beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup uncooked ditalini or 4 ounces spaghetti, broken into 3-inch pieces
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, saute the onions, celery and parsley in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cabbage, carrots, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir into soup along with the zucchini, beans and pasta. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender. Top each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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.

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.

SUMMER MINESTRONE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh marjoram
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 celery ribs, peeled and chopped
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups young green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups shelled English peas (or substitute frozen)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 quarts low-sodium chicken stock, enough to cover
1 cup heavy cream
Basil and Mint Pesto, recipe follows
1 bunch watercress or parsley
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pot add a 3-count of extra-virgin olive oil. Add garlic, onion, bay leaf, marjoram and basil. Saute gently until fragrant. Add the vegetables and cook a little of the moisture out, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Dump in the chicken stock and heavy cream bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 so the flavours can come together - do not let it boil hard. Remove half of the vegetables from the pot and puree and add back to the pot to thicken. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are just tender. Serve each bowl with a spoonful of basil and mint pesto on top, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and some freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with watercress or parsley.
  • Put all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until just combined and the pesto still has a lot of texture.

LATE SUMMER MINESTRONE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup fresh corn (about 2 ears)
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cored, chopped tomato (canned is fine; include juice)
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves, plus more for serving
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Put 3 tablespoons oil in a large, deep saucepan or casserole over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion, carrots, and zucchini. Cook, stirring, until onion softens and vegetables begin to caramelize, 10 minutes or so.
  • Add corn and beans; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for a minute or 2, then add 6 cups water and tomato; bring to a boil, then adjust heat so mixture bubbles gently. Cook, stirring every now and then, until vegetables are fairly soft and tomatoes have broken up, about 15 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup basil and adjust heat once again so mixture simmers. Cook until all vegetables are very tender, 5 to 15 minutes longer. Taste and adjust seasoning, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and serve, passing basil and cheese at table.

MINESTRONE OF LATE-SUMMER VEGETABLES



Minestrone of Late-Summer Vegetables image

Provided by Tami Lax

Categories     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

Vegetable broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 large carrots, peeled, sliced
2 medium onions, sliced
1 medium fresh fennel bulb, sliced
1 medium celery root (celeriac), peeled, sliced
1/2 head of garlic, crushed (with peel)
6 large fresh Italian parsley sprigs
3 bay leaves
1 large fresh rosemary sprig
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
16 cups water
Garlic croutons
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3 cups 1/2-inch cubes baguette or rustic country-style bread
Vegetable soup
1 cup dried cranberry beans or cannellini (white kidney beans)
4 small carrots, peeled, sliced
3 large shallots, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup fresh edamame beans or frozen, thawed
1 cup sliced trimmed Italian pole beans or green beans (about 5 ounces)
1 cup 1/2-inch cubes peeled celery root (celeriac)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 lacinato (black) kale leaves, thinly sliced crosswise
2 1/2-pints red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Freshly shaved Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese,* Parmesan cheese, or Asiago cheese
*Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese is available online at uplandscheese.com; 888-935-5558.

Steps:

  • For vegetable broth:
  • Heat oil in very large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots and next 7 ingredients. Sauté until vegetables are golden and begin to soften, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato paste; stir to blend. Add 16 cups water and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 1/2 hours.
  • Strain vegetable mixture, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids in strainer. Measure 13 cups broth and pour into large bowl (reserve remaining broth for another use). Season broth with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made 5 days ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate.
  • for garlic croutons:
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add bread cubes; stir until crisp and golden, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • For vegetable soup:
  • Place cranberry beans in medium bowl; add enough cold water to cover beans by 2 inches. Let stand at room temperature overnight. Drain. Place beans in large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Drain beans; set aside.
  • Bring 13 cups vegetable broth to simmer in large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots and next 7 ingredients to broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. DO AHEAD: Soup and beans can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill beans. Cool soup slightly, then chill until cold. Cover and keep chilled. Rewarm soup over medium heat before continuing.
  • Add cranberry beans and kale and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cherry tomatoes and parsley; simmer just until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle vegetable soup into bowls. Garnish with garlic croutons and shaved cheese and serve.

SUMMER VEGETABLE MINESTRONE



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A healthy summer soup - based on an Italian classic and packed with greens, it's a good source of fibre and vitamin C

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tbsp olive oil
2 leeks , finely sliced
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 courgettes , quartered lengthways then sliced
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1l vegetable stock
250g asparagus , woody ends removed, chopped
100g pea , fresh or frozen
200g broad bean , double-podded if you have time
small bunch basil , most chopped
crusty bread , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the leeks and celery, and cook for 8 mins until soft. Add the courgettes and garlic. Cook gently for 5 mins more.
  • Pour in the stock and simmer, covered, for 10 mins. Add the asparagus, peas and broad beans, and cook for a further 4 mins, until just cooked through. Stir in the chopped basil and season well. Scatter with basil leaves and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

Tips & Tricks on Crafting a Flavorful End-of-Summer Minestrone

Tips for a Perfect Minestrone:

  • Utilize fresh, seasonal vegetables for optimal flavor and nutritional value.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetable combinations to cater to your taste preferences.
  • Include a variety of textures for a more interesting eating experience.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot; give the vegetables ample space to cook evenly.
  • Season the soup generously with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
  • Allow the soup to simmer gently for extended periods to develop complex flavors.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley for an extra burst of freshness.

Conclusion: A Celebration of Late Summer Bounty

As the summer season gracefully transitions into autumn, the Minestrone of Late Summer Vegetables serves as a fitting tribute to the abundance of fresh produce that this time of year offers. With its vibrant colors, medley of flavors, and heartwarming aroma, this soup is a celebration of the last hurrah of summer's bounty. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a comforting dinner, this minestrone captures the essence of late summer, leaving you feeling nourished and invigorated. So gather your ingredients, embrace the culinary journey, and savor the flavors of this seasonal delight.

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