Classic Minestrone

Classic Minestrone
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    870

Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with this vibrant and hearty Classic Minestrone. Bursting with fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and comforting pasta, this soup is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients. Prepare to be transported to a sun-drenched Italian countryside with every spoonful!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    45 g
  • Fiber
    10 g
  • Protein
    12 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    471 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

Salamander lied porpoise much over tightly circa horse taped so innocuously side crudey mightily rigorous plot life. New homes in particular are subject. All recipes created with FoodiePress have suport for Micoformats and Schema.org is a collaboration byo improve convallis.

Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 15 mins In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leek, carrots, zucchini, green beans, and celery. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 15 minutes.

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 30 mins Uncover the pot and stir in the vegetable stock, chopped tomatoes, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Stir in the undrained cannellini beans and the pasta. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente and the soup has thickened slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View Ladle the minestrone into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

For the best flavor, use high-quality vegetable stock. Homemade is always a plus!
Feel free to customize this minestrone with your favorite seasonal vegetables, such as spinach, kale, or butternut squash.
If you don't have fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme can be substituted.
Leftover minestrone tastes even better the next day, as the flavors continue to develop. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese or substitute with a vegan Parmesan alternative.

Brook Zulauf

Written by

Our recipe authors are passionate food lovers who share thousands of diverse dishes from around the world. They bring daily cooking inspiration with delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every occasion.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 290 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Elvera Pourosdamore

    This is the best minestrone recipe I've ever tried! The flavors are so vibrant and fresh.

  • Sherwood Davis

    I made a big batch of this soup and froze half for later. It reheats beautifully.

  • Abigale Dickens

    The tip about refrigerating the soup overnight is a game-changer. The flavors really do intensify.

  • Edison Rempeldenesik

    This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables in my fridge.

  • Bradley Marvin

    I love how easy this recipe is to follow. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.

  • Shany Rodriguez

    My kids even loved this soup, which is a miracle!

  • Bud Spinka

    I added some diced potatoes to the soup and it was delicious!

  • Ramona Rutherford

    The Parmesan rind trick is genius! It adds so much depth of flavor.

LEAVE A REVIEW

Please Rate