Best 6 Minestrone Soup Simply Recipes

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Minestrone soup is a hearty and flavorful Italian soup that is perfect for a chilly day. It is made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta, and can be customized to your liking. This article provides three different recipes for minestrone soup: a classic minestrone, a vegetarian minestrone, and a quick and easy minestrone.

The classic minestrone recipe is a traditional Italian soup that is made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta. The vegetables typically include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, potatoes, and tomatoes. The beans can be any type of white or red bean, such as cannellini beans, kidney beans, or black beans. The pasta is usually a small pasta, such as ditalini or macaroni. The soup is flavored with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

The vegetarian minestrone recipe is a variation of the classic minestrone that is made without meat. It is made with the same vegetables, beans, and pasta as the classic minestrone, but it is flavored with vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

The quick and easy minestrone recipe is a simplified version of the classic minestrone that is made with frozen vegetables and canned beans. It is a great option for a weeknight meal when you don't have a lot of time to cook.

All three of these minestrone soup recipes are delicious and easy to make. They are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and beans, and they are also a great way to warm up on a cold day.

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

EASY MINESTRONE SOUP



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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

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced celery
1 cup sliced carrots
⅔ cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 ¾ cups jarred marinara sauce
¼ cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups small shell pasta
2 cups quartered and sliced zucchini
1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup stemmed and thinly sliced kale
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

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

MINESTRONE SOUP



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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

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1/3 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 28-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 15-ounce can low-sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup elbow pasta
1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

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.

CLASSIC MINESTRONE SOUP



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
¾ cup diced carrot
¾ cup sliced celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 (15 ounce) can Contadina® Tomato Sauce
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth
1 cup diced zucchini
½ cup dry ditalini pasta
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon Shredded Parmesan cheese

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

CONTEST-WINNING EASY MINESTRONE



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This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it's one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And I can feel good about serving it because it's full of nutrition and low in fat. -Lauren Brennan, Hood River, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
11 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil and butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, parsley, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add macaroni; cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender., Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY DUTCH OVEN MINESTRONE SOUP



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This Dutch oven minestrone soup is quick to prepare with shortcut ingredients. Add a salad and a crusty loaf of bread or breadsticks to round out the meal. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
24 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (about ½ cup)
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine broth, marinara sauce and mixed vegetables. Bring to a boil; add beans, meatballs and spinach. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in tortellini; cook 7 minutes longer. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

EASY MINESTRONE



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I wanted a soup recipe that I could make with staples that I always have on hand. This has become a family favorite so I always make enough to freeze. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Luhoney

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
2 onions, chopped
5 carrots, sliced
4 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic and oregano
½ cup red wine
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup seashell pasta, or more to taste
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until slightly softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in carrots until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes into onion mixture; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add red wine, reduce heat to low, and stir green beans, pinto beans, spinach, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper into broth mixture. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook seashell pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and stir pasta into soup. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 388.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor. If you don't have access to fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables can also be used.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. There are many different types of vegetables that can be used in minestrone soup, so feel free to add your own favorites.
  • Use a variety of beans and lentils. This will give the soup a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Add a little bit of pasta or rice to the soup to make it more filling.
  • Season the soup well with salt, pepper, and herbs. You can also add a bit of red pepper flakes for a little bit of spice.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the soup with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Minestrone soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a minestrone soup recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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