Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup is a hearty soup, loaded with vegetables and macaroni for a healthy dinner option. This is a one dish meal is easy to make and perfect as a comforting meal. This wholesome and well flavored dish is truly delicious.

Minestrone is an ancient soup made all over Italy, and the recipe varies quite a bit. The soup is typically thick, hearty and includes a variety of chopped veggies. Some common ingredients include a combination of vegetables (feel free to use any seasonal vegetables and greens you have on hand), pasta, beans, tomatoes and fresh or dried herbs. A final topping of Parmesan cheese is essential to the experience, so don’t skip it. As long as you don’t over cook the vegetables, there is no way you can go wrong.

Making Minestrone Soup is an excellent way to incorporate a diverse array of healthy ingredients. The colorful medley of vegetables is full of fiber. Beans are a great source of protein and fiber. This authentic recipe is sure to satisfy you! If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #blissofcooking on Instagram.

The home grown Organic Italian Basil makes it even special for me. When you have fresh herbs growing, it is very convenient. You can just pluck the amount required and add to your dish, thus avoiding wastage by drying or rotting of herbs. Using home grown fresh ingredients gives immense pleasure and the joy of cooking is enhanced further.

Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients for Minestrone Soup

2 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion diced
1/4 cup carrot diced
1/4 cup green beans diced
1/4 cup cauliflower diced
2 tablespoon celery stalk diced
1/4 cup broccoli diced
1/4 cup zucchini diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano (can use fresh also)
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup blanched and pureed tomato
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup boiled Elbow pasta
1/2 cup kidney beans cooked
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon fresh Basil torn
Tabasco sauce as required (optional)

Directions for Minestrone Soup

Heat the olive oil in a large pot, add the onion and cook for a minute. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add the carrot, beans, cauliflower and celery, saute for about 2 minutes.
Stir in dried oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to taste and saute.
Now stir in the tomato puree, vegetable stock and let it come to a boil.
Stir in the kidney beans, broccoli, pasta and cook until the pasta is AL Dante.
Now add the zucchini salt and cook till the vegetables are tender.
Adjust the seasoning as per your taste.
Ladle into bowls, top with Parmesan cheese and torn basil.
Serve hot.