Classic Minestrone Soup

Name: Classic Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup chopped carrot; 3/4 cup chopped celery; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs fresh thyme or a teaspoon of dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 1 Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks; 2 cups sliced savoy or curly cabbage; 1 zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch chunks; 2 medium fresh ripe tomatoes (romas if available), cored, peeled, chopped; 6 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian version); 1 15-ounce can cannellini or great northern white beans, drained (about 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Parmesan cheese, grated for garnish

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

Minestrone soup is a classic Italian favorite. Our version is made with cannellini beans, chicken stock, cabbage, potato, zucchini, carrots, plum tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. It's hearty and delicious for soup season and beyond.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:08:12 GMT