Minestrone Soup

Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion (, diced); 2 stalks celery (, diced); 1/2 cup carrots (, diced); 2 cloves garlic (, smashed and finely chopped); 1 medium sized zucchini (, diced); 1/2 small head or cabbage or 6 cups spinach (, shredded (I used Savoy cabbage) (see NOTE 1)); 3 cans cannellini beans (or white navy beans) ((15.5 oz cans) (see NOTE 2)); 1 can tomato sauce ((15 oz cans) (San Marzano or Muir Glen preferred) (see NOTE 3)); 1 can diced tomatoes ((14.5 oz cans) (San Marzano or Muir Glen preferred)); 32 oz chicken broth ((about 4 cups)); salt and pepper (to taste); basil (, handful chopped); parmesan cheese ((see NOTE 4 and NOTE 5)); pesto

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:45min

Easy, healthy recipe for Italian minestrone soup is a great way to get lots of fiber, protein and veggies. This recipe makes about 3 to 4 quarts of vegetable soup!

Updated at: Fri, 04 Apr 2025 01:37:17 GMT