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Minestrone Soup

This classic Minestrone Soup recipe comes straight from my grandma’s cookbook. It's with vegetables, beans, and a rich, slow-simmered broth.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: 50 of the Best Easy Soup Recipes for Families
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: fresh food, italian soup, minestrone soup, soup, Soup Recipe
Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion medium, diced
  • 3 Carrots large, peeled and diced
  • 3 Stalks Celery diced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 Zucchini medium, diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 6 Cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth is fine
  • 1 Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes 14 oz, diced
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Can Kidney Beans 14.5 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Can White Beans 14.5 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Cup Green Beans chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • ¾ Cup Elbow Macaroni or ditalini, OR 1 large potato peeled and diced (see note)
  • Fresh Parsley for serving
  • Parmesan Cheese for serving
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Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery, season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender.
    3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Onion, 3 Carrots, 3 Stalks Celery, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Once tender, add the zucchini and garlic, and more kosher salt. Sauté for 8 minutes more minutes, stirring occasionally.
    1 Zucchini, 4 Cloves Garlic
  • Add the tomato paste and seasonings and sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
    3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste, 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano, 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Add in the chicken broth, fire roasted tomatoes, bay leaves and broth and bring to a boil.
    6 Cups Chicken Broth, 1 Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes, 2 Bay Leaves
  • Add the beans and reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered on low for 15-20 minutes.
    1 Can Kidney Beans, 1 Can White Beans
  • Return to a simmer and add the green beans then cook for another 4-5 minutes.
    1 Cup Green Beans
  • Season with salt and pepper and add the pasta for the last 10-15 minutes.
    Salt and Pepper, ¾ Cup Elbow Macaroni
  • Serve with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese!
    Fresh Parsley, Parmesan Cheese

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Notes

If you want to use a potato rather than pasta, the potato should be added in step 5 with the green beans.