Minestrone soup, originating in Italy, is a delectable and nourishing dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. This traditional soup is a symphony of fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and aromatic herbs, simmered in a flavorful broth to create a comforting and wholesome meal. With its versatility and endless variations, minestrone soup has become a beloved favorite among home cooks and soup enthusiasts worldwide. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind creating the perfect minestrone soup, providing you with tips, techniques, and a collection of delectable recipes to tantalize your taste buds.
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CLASSIC MINESTRONE SOUP
Minestrone is a hearty, traditional Italian soup typically made with beans, pasta and lots of vegetables. Enjoy the slow-cooked flavor in just about 30 minutes.
Provided by College Inn® Broths and Stocks
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips College Inn® Broths and Stocks
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrot, celery, garlic and rosemary until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, beans and 2 1/2 cups water. Add broth, zucchini, pasta and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and additional parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1220.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
MINESTRONE SOUP
Cook up a pot of Ellie Krieger's healthy Minestrone Soup from Food Network, loaded with fresh veggies, pasta and herbs.
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the celery and carrot and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green beans, dried oregano and basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook 3 more minutes.
- Add the diced and crushed tomatoes and the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the kidney beans and pasta and cook until the pasta and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Ladle into bowls and top with the parmesan and chopped basil.
EASY MINESTRONE SOUP
Use leftover marinara for a head start on this yummy, veggie-packed soup. It's perfect with a sandwich on a chilly day, or with a crusty garlic bread and simple salad on a busy night.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Zucchini Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add vegetable broth, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until carrots are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add pasta and zucchini. Cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in beans, kale, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and allow soup to cool slightly. Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 788.8 mg, Sugar 13.8 g
SUMMER VEGETABLE MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
OLIVE GARDEN MINESTRONE SOUP
Posted in response to a request. This is a wonderfully hearty soup that is pretty close to Olive Garden's. We used to go there several times a month when I lived close and get the soup and bread sticks. Mmmmmm
Provided by TishT
Categories Cheese
Time 3h20m
Yield 1 qty estimated, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Slowly saute finely minced onion, celery and carrot in butter until very brown.
- Add peas and beans and about 3 quarts of water.
- Cook slowly until beans are almost done (check garbanzos- they will take the longest) about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Add the remaining vegetables, rice and spices and more water if necessary and cook another hour.
- About 20 minutes before serving time add the macaroni and more water if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve with crusty garlic bread.
MINESTRONE SOUP WITH PASTA, BEANS AND VEGETABLES
For a taste of home-stewed comfort, ladle up a bowl of Robin Miller's loaded Minestrone Soup with Pasta, Beans and Vegetables from Food Network.
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, combine broth, tomatoes, beans, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, sage, bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- Thirty minutes before the soup is done cooking, add ditalini, zucchini and spinach. Cover and cook 30 more minutes. Remove bay leaves and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle parmesan cheese over top. Garnish with basil, if desired.
MINESTRONE AND SAUSAGE SOUP
Provided by Camille
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brown sausage in skillet until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- In a large stock pot add beef broth, water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, celery, carrots, onion salt, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until veggies become tender, about 20-30 minutes.
- In a separate pot, cook pasta according to directions. When noodles are done, add to soup and mix in cooked sausage.
- Top with shredded Parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3052 kcal, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 494 mg, Sodium 2761 mg, Carbohydrate 424 g, Sugar 20 g, Protein 215 mg
SLOW COOKER BEEF MINESTRONE SOUP
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, brown ground beef until completely cooked.
- Place your ground beef, diced tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper into your slow cooker.
- Add in beef stock, water, and tomato juice.
- Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
- After cooking time is up, add in red kidney beans, cannellini beans, zucchini, pasta, and green beans. Cook on high heat for an additional 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
BEEF MINESTRONE SOUP
This recipe is adapted from a vegetarian Minestrone Soup that I make every fall, as soon as the weather starts to get crisp outside, this soup is great to take for lunch all winter long!
Provided by eraegra
Categories Stew
Time 3h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot or dutch oven, brown meat in 2 T olive oil. Remove beef and drippings from pot (keep drippings).
- Saute the onions, carrots, and celery in the olive oil and butter. Add potatoes and zucchini, one at a time, cooking each for 2-3 minutes before adding the next. Salt and pepper between each addition, to taste.
- Add white beans, green beans, beef stock, and tomatoes. Cover and cook slowly over low heat for at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 55.7, Sodium 971.2, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 7, Protein 24.9
TORTELLINI MINESTRONE SOUP
Good soup for cold day.
Provided by alands18
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Minestrone
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, ketchup, and red wine into sausage mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until carrots and celery are tender, about 30 minutes. Add tortellini and zucchini to the soup and cover; simmer until zucchini are tender, 25 to 30 more minutes. Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1404.7 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
MINESTRONE SOUP I
All the food groups are represented. Serve this hearty soup with lightly toasted bread to get every last drop. Recipe can be doubled.
Provided by A. Hatton
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Minestrone
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter or margarine in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; saute for a few minutes.
- Add beans, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato paste, potato, stock, garlic, parsley, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for approximately 1 hour until vegetables are barely tender.
- Add pasta, and simmer for 30 minutes more. Correct seasoning, and serve hot with grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 765.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
UNCLE BILL'S VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE SOUP
Make and share this Uncle Bill's Vegetarian Minestrone Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Penne
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until just lightly browned.
- Add water, zucchini, carrots, canellini beans, celery, basil, oregano salt, pepper, tomatoes and garlic.
- Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add macaroni, cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
- Adjust spices to suit your taste.
- Serve hot.
MEATBALL MINESTRONE SOUP
This meatball minestrone is a friend and family favorite. It's even better the next day, if there's any left over! Serve with crusty bread and Parmesan cheese to top the soup.
Provided by JEANJELLYBEAN
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Minestrone
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine milk, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and salt in a large bowl. Add ground beef and mix well. Shape into 36 to 48 meatballs.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Combine beef broth, tomatoes, corn, celery, cabbage, onion, zucchini, wine, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Stir in browned meatballs. Simmer soup until vegetables are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Stir in broken spaghetti and cook until tender, about 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 954.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
MINESTRONE SOUP WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook the sausage links in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. After 4-5 minutes turn the sausages, add 1/4 cup water, cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer the sausages to a cutting board and allow to cool before coin slicing.
- Over medium heat, add olive oil to the same large soup pot. Cook the garlic, carrots and onion until wilted, stirring occasionally. Add the cabbage, zucchini, potato, both stocks and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add 2 tablespoons of the parsley, oregano, basil, pepper and salt to taste. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
- Add the sausage, beans, tomatoes, and pasta, simmer until the pasta is done (about 8 minutes). Serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
HEARTY SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP
"I picked up this recipe in California in the '80s and have been making it ever since. I love it partly because it's simple to put together and partly because the flavor is so wonderful!" Bonnie Hosman - Young, AZ
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h40m
Yield 7 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender., Stir in the beans, spinach and macaroni. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use frozen soup, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
MINESTRONE SOUP WITH HAMBURGER
This hearty broth is sure to warm you up on a cool day. Filled with Italian seasoning, good-for-you vegetables, ground beef and macaroni, the recipe was sent in by Maudie Breen of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings (about 3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Add water, beans, vegetables and seasonings; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HEARTY MINESTRONE SOUP (INSTANT POT®)
So I feel like I am using my Instant Pot® at least 4 times a week. I have been having a great time experimenting and am amazed at the way the flavors are locked in and how quickly the meals are finished... not to say the super easy clean up. The main insert can go in the dishwasher and I hand-clean the top with very sudsy water.
Provided by FestivelySouthern
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Minestrone
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) on Saute mode. Add beef and onion; cook until beef is no longer pink on the outside, about 4 minutes. Add celery, green beans, carrot, garlic, oregano, dried basil, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour broth, diced tomatoes, and crushed tomatoes into the pot with the beef. Stir well. Select Soup setting; close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in kidney beans and pasta. Turn on Slow Cook mode and cook until pasta and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1214.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CROCK POT GROUND BEEF MINESTRONE SOUP
My husband and I were lifting the lid about every 15 minutes to taste the broth because it tasted so delicious to us. I slapped this recipe together yesterday for the first time and we will definitely be making this again and again. This experiment came out way better than expected. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did. I love soup loaded with vegetables in a flavorful tomato based broth. I was looking to use up two thawed uncooked hamburger patties along with a bunch of fresh veggies I had in my fridge.
Provided by Jenniegal
Categories Low Protein
Time 5h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Brown ground beef along with onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic.
- Boil 3 C of water and mix in beef & chicken bouillon.
- Put all ingredients into crock pot and stir.
- Cook on high 2 hours, low for 3 - 5 hours or if you want to extend the cooking time all on low for 8 - 10 hours or to your desired doneness of the veggies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 1012.7, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 9.9, Protein 9
HEARTY MINESTRONE SOUP
This fresh-tasting minestrone soup gets its zesty flavor from Italian sausage. When you want to use up your garden bounty of zucchini, try this recipe. If your family likes food extra spicy, use hot bulk Italian sausage instead. -Donna Smith, Fairport, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook the sausage until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towel to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings. Saute celery and onion in drippings for 5 minutes. Add sausage and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
VEGETABLE AND BEAN SOUP WITH PESTO: MINESTRONE ALLA GENOVESE AND SANDWICHES WITH ARUGULA AND HAM: PANINI CON RUCOLA E PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat a medium soup pot over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add onion, potato and zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 or 6 minutes alone, stirring frequently, then add the canned beans and the chicken stock. Cover the pot and bring the soup up to a boil.
- Preheat a panini grill or a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Build 4 panini: spread roll or bread with a couple ounces of cheese, then top with a few leaves of arugula and 2 slices of prosciutto for each sandwich. Place panini in sandwich press or onto hot, heavy bottomed pan. Top with another heavy skillet or a brick wrapped in foil to press sandwiches. Press sandwiches until crisp on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- When the soup is at a boil, remove the lid. Stir in the noodles and green beans and reduce heat to low. Simmer soup an additional 5 to 6 minutes then remove it from the heat.
- Combine basil, garlic, nuts and cheese in the food processor and turn it on. Stream in the extra-virgin olive oil and process until pesto is nearly smooth.
- Scrape the pesto into a small bowl. Add a ladle of the soup broth to thin the pesto, then add the pesto to the soup. Stir to combine and serve soup immediately with panini, for dipping.
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will give your soup the best flavor and nutrients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. There are many different vegetables that can be used in minestrone soup, so don't be afraid to try something new.
- Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good quality one.
- Season your soup well. Minestrone soup should be flavorful, so don't be afraid to add seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs.
- Let your soup simmer for a while. This will help the flavors to meld together and create a delicious soup.
- Serve your soup with a side of bread or salad. This will help to make a complete meal.
Conclusion:
minestrone soup is a delicious and versatile soup that can be made with a variety of vegetables. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal.
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