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A hearty, classic Italian-American soup loaded with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta in a rich tomato broth. It's a comforting one-pot meal that's perfect for a chilly day and incredibly easy to customize with your favorite seasonal veggies.
Sauté the Soffritto
Bloom Aromatics
Build the Broth and Simmer
Cook Vegetables and Pasta
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A hearty, classic Italian-American soup loaded with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta in a rich tomato broth. It's a comforting one-pot meal that's perfect for a chilly day and incredibly easy to customize with your favorite seasonal veggies.
This italian_american recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 241 calories per serving with 11.1g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Final Seasoning and Serving
Add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes along with the garlic for a gentle heat.
Sauté 100g of diced pancetta or crumbled Italian sausage before adding the onion, carrots, and celery.
Substitute the pasta with your favorite gluten-free small pasta, or use 1/2 cup of quinoa (add it with the broth in step 3).
Stir in 2 cups of chopped kale or spinach during the last 3-5 minutes of cooking until wilted.
Loaded with beans and a variety of vegetables, this soup is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes satiety, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
The colorful array of vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, and zucchini provides a wide range of essential vitamins (like A and C) and antioxidants that help protect your body from cellular damage.
This soup is low in saturated fat and cholesterol. The fiber from beans and vegetables, along with potassium from tomatoes, can contribute to lower blood pressure and a healthier cardiovascular system.
With its broth base, Minestrone Soup contributes to your daily fluid intake, which is essential for all bodily functions.
A typical serving of this Minestrone Soup (about 2 cups) contains approximately 250-300 calories, making it a light yet satisfying meal.
Yes, Minestrone Soup is very healthy. It's packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the numerous vegetables and beans. It's also relatively low in fat and calories.
Absolutely! Minestrone tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld. For best results, cook the soup without the pasta. Reheat the soup base and add freshly cooked pasta just before serving.
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through. Note that the pasta will absorb more liquid and soften upon storage.
Yes, this recipe is easily made vegan. Simply omit the Parmesan cheese garnish or use a plant-based Parmesan alternative.
Small pasta shapes are best as they fit on a spoon easily. Ditalini, small shells, tubetti, or small elbow macaroni are all excellent choices.