Best 4 Minestrone Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Minestrone vegetable soup is a classic Italian dish that is hearty, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. This versatile soup can be made with a variety of ingredients, depending on what you have on hand, making it a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The basic ingredients in minestrone soup include olive oil, garlic, onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. From there, you can add any other vegetables you like, such as zucchini, green beans, peas, or potatoes. Beans and pasta are also common additions to minestrone soup. The soup is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

VEGETABLE AND BEAN SOUP WITH PESTO: MINESTRONE ALLA GENOVESE AND SANDWICHES WITH ARUGULA AND HAM: PANINI CON RUCOLA E PROSCIUTTO



Vegetable and Bean Soup with Pesto: Minestrone alla Genovese and Sandwiches with Arugula and Ham: Panini con Rucola e Prosciutto image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (ceci or chick peas)
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, cannellini, drained
6 cups chicken stock, available in paper containers on soup aisle
1 cup small, thin egg noodles for soup, any brand
1 box frozen chopped green beans
4 crusty rolls or 8 slices crusty bread
8 ounces, 1/2 pound, robiola or ricotta cheese
1 cup arugula leaves, loosely packed
8 slices prosciutto di Parma
1 cup basil leaves, packed
1 large clove garlic
2 to 3 tablespoons pine nuts (pignoli)
3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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.

MINESTRONE SOUP (ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP)



Minestrone Soup (Italian Vegetable Soup) image

Make and share this Minestrone Soup (Italian Vegetable Soup) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by divashylight07

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) peeled canned Italian tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery (cut into 1 in. pieces)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 dash pepper
1 garlic clove
1 cup canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cubed zucchini
1/2 cup fresh peas or 1/2 cup defrosted frozen peas
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup uncooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a dutch oven combine broth, tomatoes, onion, celery, parsley, oregano, pepper, and garlic. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 20-30 minutes.
  • Add all other ingredients and continue to cook until all vegetables are tender.
  • Thirty minutes before serving, Add uncooked pasta.
  • **Serve with grated parmesan cheese**.

MINESTRONE VEGETABLE SOUP



Minestrone Vegetable Soup image

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

Tips

  • Use a variety of vegetables. The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful your soup will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, leeks, and zucchini.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. Vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a bit of a bite to them. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and made with real ingredients.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or a salad. This will help to complete the meal and make it more satisfying.

Conclusion

Minestrone 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. Next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give minestrone a try.

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