Minestrone is a classic Italian soup that is packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day, but also light enough for a summer meal. This versatile soup can be made with a variety of different vegetables, beans, and pastas, so there are endless possibilities for customization. The recipes in this article provide a variety of options for making minestrone, from a traditional Italian version to a more modern take on the classic soup. Whether you are looking for a hearty and filling meal or a lighter and healthier option, you are sure to find a minestrone recipe in this article that you will love.
**Traditional Minestrone:**
A classic Italian minestrone recipe with all the traditional ingredients like cannellini beans, carrots, celery, and tomatoes.
**Tuscan Minestrone:**
A Tuscan-inspired minestrone recipe that features kale, potatoes, and sausage.
**Summer Minestrone:**
A lighter and fresher version of minestrone that is perfect for a hot summer day. This recipe includes zucchini, corn, and fresh herbs.
**Minestrone with Pesto:**
A flavorful and creamy minestrone recipe that is topped with a dollop of homemade pesto.
**Minestrone with Chicken:**
A hearty and protein-packed minestrone recipe that includes chicken breast or thighs.
**Minestrone with Beef:**
A rich and beefy minestrone recipe that is perfect for a cold winter day.
Each of these recipes includes step-by-step instructions and a list of all the ingredients you will need. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, you are sure to find a minestrone recipe in this article that you will love.
MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
I make this zippy, satisfying soup all the time, and it's my dad's favorite. The recipe makes a lot, and I have found that it freezes well and tastes just as great reheated. -Linda Reis Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h25m
Yield 11 servings (about 3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the carrots, celery and leek; cook for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, green beans and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. , Return to a boil. Stir in the garbanzo beans, pasta and parsley. Cook for 6-9 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 910mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ITALIAN MINESTRONE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- HEAT oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery, onion and garlic. Cook and stir until crisp-tender.
- ADD cabbage and carrots. Cook and stir until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato juice and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
- MIX in the three kinds of beans, parsley, oregano and basil. Simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended.
- STIR in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese just before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.
ITALIAN CHICKEN MINESTRONE
This chicken soup is loaded with kale, zucchini, chickpeas and carrots for a hearty meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice and cook until liquid is evaporated, 4 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta, carrots, and Parmesan rind, if using, and cook 5 minutes. Add kale, zucchini, and chickpeas and cook until zucchini is crisp-tender, 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove rind before serving. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 3 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.
MINESTRONE SOUP (ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP)
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
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 WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
I got this recipe from Taste of Home and recently made it. It is a tasty satisfying soup. I did use frozen green beans instead of the fresh. This recipe does make a lot, but it does freeze well and tastes great reheated.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Stocks
Time 1h25m
Yield 3 quarts, 11 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In soup kettle, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
- Stir in the carrots, celery, leek and garlic; cook for 3 minutes.
- Add zucchini and green beans; cook 2 minutes longer.
- Stir in broth, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, oregano and pepper.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover, simmer for 45 minutes.
- Return to a boil, stir in garbanzo beans, pasta and parsley.
- Cook for 6-9 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE MINESTRONE
This no-fuss minestrone is perfect family fare on chilly days. Feeling daring? Substitute a can of butter beans or pinto beans for one of the cans of cannellini beans. I serve it with warm with crusty French bread for dipping into the broth.-Elizabeth Renteria, Vancouver, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h35m
Yield 13 servings (3-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., In the same pan, saute the carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, tomato paste and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, adding pasta during the last 6-8 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender., Freeze option: Before adding pasta, cool soup. Freeze soup and cheese separately in freezer containers for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 828mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
GLUTEN-FREE NORTHERN ITALIAN AUTUMN MINESTRONE
Typical autumn flavors from Northern Italy mixed with gluten-free pasta will warm you on a cool evening. Use any shape pasta you desire, even broken spaghetti works. If desired, the soup without the pasta will freeze wonderfully. Just cook the pasta in the soup once thawed.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Pumpkin Soup Recipes
Time 9h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place cranberry beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
- Shred carrot, yellow onion, celery, and red pepper in a food processor to create a sofrito mixture.
- Heat oil in a 7-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add sofrito mixture and saute until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add soaked beans, potatoes, diced carrots, zucchini, pumpkin, and diced onion. Cook and stir until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add oregano, rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir well to coat vegetables with oil and seasonings.
- Add enough broth to cover vegetables by 1 inch. Close the pressure cooker lid and bring up to pressure, about 10 minutes. Cook an additional 10 minutes from the first whistle.
- Allow pressure to release naturally and remove lid, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if necessary. Add additional broth to allow for cooking the pasta. Bring to a boil and add pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Add more boiling broth if needed during cooking.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with minced hot pepper and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1438.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
RUSTIC ITALIAN MINESTRONE
I found this on the food fit website. I guessed on the times since I have not made this yet but plan to before winter is over/ yum! UPDATE:Made 1-18-09 and it was good. I used frozen green beans ans they worked really well.
Provided by punkyluv
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Add the tomatoes, vegetable or chicken broth and herbs, bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer.
- Add the green and cannellini beans and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and pasta and simmer for 10 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are tender and the pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup in large bowls with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 122.5, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 5, Protein 11.2
ITALIAN SAUSAGE MINESTRONE FOR TWO
This no-fuss minestrone is perfect dinner fare on chilly days. Feeling daring? Substitute a can of butter beans or pinto beans for one of the cans of cannellini beans. I serve it with warm with crusty French bread for dipping into the broth. -Elizabeth Renteria, Vancouver, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h35m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., In the same pan, saute the carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, tomato paste and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Stir in ditalini; return to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Discard bay leaf. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 875mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE MINESTRONE
Steps:
- Remove the Italian sausage from its casings rolling them into small to medium sized meatballs. Add the meatballs to a hot stockpot let them brown on all sides then transfer the meatballs to paper towels to drain. Keeping the pot hot with the drippings of sausage add 1 tbsp olive oil and drop in the onions, garlic, red bell peppers, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and sauté until fragrant and clear. Add the Serrano Chile and the meatballs sauté for another minute or two then add the diced tomatoes, along with the tomatoes add the cans of kidney and garbanzo beans. Let this come to a simmer, add the basil and oregano. Add the water slowly and finishing with a can of tomato sauce. Let the soup come to a simmer then add salt, pepper, and carrots. Simmer the soup on medium low for 30 minutes until flavors marry. Once the soup is simmered add the zucchini, cabbage, spinach, and the pasta. The soup is done when all vegetables are cooked through and pasta is al dente. Add salt and pepper for taste. Serve with parmesan cheese and crusty bread.
MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the carrots, celery and leek; cook for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, green beans and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Return to a boil. Stir in the garbanzo beans, pasta and parsley. Cook for 6-9 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese. Yield: 11 servings (about 3 quarts).
ITALIAN MINESTRONE
Hearty, flavorful and classic... This Italian minestrone soup recipe is a soup lover's delight. It's special because of the assortment of vegetables inside - zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, bell peppers, carrots, and onion. The broth has a wonderful flavor - you taste basil and oregano in each bite. It's a bright, fresh soup...
Provided by Debra Freeman
Categories Other Soups
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a large Dutch oven pot, combine the first ten ingredients.
- 2. Bring to a boil.
- 3. Then cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 45 minutes.
- 4. Add beans and pasta. Bring to a boil again. Then cover and reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 more minutes.
- 5. Ladle into bowls and garnish. Enjoy!
MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Need a hearty warmer-upper? Make a one-pot soup packed with meat, beans and pasta to satisfy hungry appetites.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, carrots, basil and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
- Stir broth, tomatoes and great northern beans into sausage mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in macaroni, zucchini and frozen green beans. Heat to boiling. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are hot and macaroni is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
ITALIAN WEDDING MINESTRONE
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h35m
Yield 12 servings (5 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a stockpot, saute the onion, celery and carrots in oil until tender. Add the cabbage, potatoes and green beans; cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Add the water, tomatoes, bouillon and salt; bring to a boil. Carefully add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and meatballs are heated through., Stir in the beans, spinach and pasta; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 1222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your minestrone is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. There are many different types of vegetables that can be used in minestrone, so feel free to mix and match to create your own unique version of the soup.
- Use a variety of beans and lentils. This will add protein and fiber to your soup, and it will also help to thicken it.
- 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 has a rich flavor.
- Season your soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to brighten the flavors.
Conclusion:
Minestrone is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed all year round. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give minestrone a try. You won't be disappointed!
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