Thanks so much! I love that you used kale. I've never thought of that but I think I'll do that when I make it next time. So happy to hear this! Reply Kids and spinach. If yours do, remind them it's the same green stuff that makes the dip so good. Mine do love that dip so I will try that. It's weird how kids will eat something prepared one way but not another. Oh well, I just keep trying and hopefully eventually they'll learn to like it : Reply I added garbanzo beans we call them cece in Italian because I like their texture in soups and only had large elbows on hand which worked well.
Swapped kale for spinach. The broth was pretty tomato-y until I added some more stock. I got six oz servings for the freezer and more for dinner. Thank you so much. I have swapped the beans for garbanzo as well in this recipe.
This is recipe is so adaptable which makes it great because you can customize it to your liking. Thanks for stopping by : Reply Is the broth in the recipe a total of Reply Each can : I will clarify that in the recipe.
Reply Yum! Made this and it was a hit. I used kidney beans plus another can of white cannelli beans. I will be trying kale next time. Soooo delicious! Thanks for sharing. I interchange the beans all the time.
So yummy! Thanks for coming back to let me know : Reply I was wondering if you have ever tried freezing the left overs? It's just my husband and myself so it would be way to much for us. Reply This does freeze really well. I put extras in Ziploc freezer bags. The recipe does make a lot, so if it's just two then you would definitely want to freeze it : Enjoy! Reply This is delicious.
Thank you!! Reply I just made this for dinner and it was amazing! I made it with lentil pasta. Totally hit the spot!! So happy to hear you enjoyed this. Lentil pasta sounds delicious. Thanks for coming back to leave your comment and rating : Reply I can't wait to try this recipe! As someone who is looking to have a healthy soup that is easy and tasty when counting calories, what is your serving size? I saw at the top that you have "serves 10" and then the calories per serving.
Would you say each serving is about 1 cup? Reply Yes, about 1 cup per serving. The nutrition facts and serving size are all relative as I am not a dietitian or anything like that, but it does give you an idea of calories, etc.
Reply I made this the other day and it is delicious. I added some sweet Italian sausage to it and it was really good.
My husband said it's the best minestrone soup he's ever had! Thanks for sharing! I tripled this recipe, but then separated it into thirds, kept one as is, then added about a pound of cooked sausage to the second pot, about a pound of semi-shredded cooked chicken breast to the last pot. Liked them all and lots left for the freezer that way I'm single. Stored and labeled the leftovers in 24 oz stackable Glad-syle containers.
I love throwing soup in the crockpot and letting it cook all day! Reply This soup was very good! It says that It makes 10 servings.. Reply I am not a fan of adding servings but the recipe card I use makes me The recipe makes a lot of soup and I figure each serving is about 1. Reply This is great minestrone! I added a can of small white beans in place of the pasta!
It's the second time I've made it! Minestrone is one of my favorites. I make big kettles of things and then freeze and stack the leftovers in 24 oz Glad storage containers. But I label and date each container on the side using masking tape. I rent rooms in my home and most of my renters like this kind of thing too, too. I provide them and me! I kept this minestrone soup recipe almost the same as posted but I used okra from my garden for half the zucchini and didn't add either of those until towards then end to keep them from getting soggy.
I did have a can of garbonzo beans on hand so threw that in too. Just delicious! Thanks for good recipe! Pictures looked great too. Log In or Sign Up to comment. Entertaining The Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving by Kristin Donnelly The best way to cook a stress-free dinner is to think ahead, which is why we've created this comprehensive Trending Discussions. Jewish Sweet Potato Side Dish.
Updated 11 hours ago 14 comments. Just brilliant! I was all signed up for your cooking class and then I wound up having to work late so I missed it, but I made this today. So yummy! Will make this again for sure! Thanks Kate. Hope you can join us for the next one. This minestrone soup is delicious!!
The whole family loved it. Thank you so much. I appreciate the comment and rating. Have a great rest of your week. Thank you so much Gloria. I am so glad you like it and thank you for coming to the cooking class. I had a lot of fun and I hope you did too. I'm a classically trained chef, cookbook author and seasonal produce fanatic.
My mission is to make dinnertime easier for busy families. Search » or browse all recipes ». Healthy Seasonal Recipes. Pin 3K. Yum Share In This Post hide. Ingredient Notes Pasta I like to use macaroni, but another small pasta shape like mini shells works fine too.
Veggies: Onion: Read how to dice an onion here. Garlic: A must! Freshly chopped is best. Carrots: Peel and chop the carrots to about the same size as the onion and celery. Celery: Cut into small pieces so that it will become tender in a shorter time. Zucchini: to bulk up the veggies more I also added in diced zucchini.
If you prefer you can use green beans instead. Italian seasoning This is a dry seasoning blend found in large supermarkets. Salt I use table salt here. Dry white wine To bring out the flavors and add acidity to the soup, I use dry white wine. Vegetable broth My favorite brand of veggie broth is Imagine No Chicken.
Canned whole peeled tomatoes The tomatoes help by adding acidity to the soup. R ed kidney beans Look for no salt added if you are on a reduced-sodium diet. Basil To add fresh and bright herb flavor at the end I also add in fresh basil. Grated Parmesan cheese This recipe is vegan, but if you eat cheese, I love the way a bit of Parmesan tastes on top. Step 2: Cook the onion and garlic first Do this to get a little caramelization that means the natural sugars have started browning.
Step 3: Add the carrots, celery and dry herbs After the onions brown, add the carrots and celery which will contribute moisture and slow the browning process. Step 4: Deglaze with white wine White wine is acidic which is important because it and helps to draw up the fond aka your one-way ticket to Flavortown.
Step 6: Crush the canned tomatoes by hand I know this seems like extra work, but I like to crush them by hand into the soup. Step 7: Add beans and pasta at the end Wait to add the beans and pasta into the soup and just heat it through. Step 8: Stir in the basil Add the basil after the Minestrone soup comes off the heat. Expert Tips and FAQs For This Recipe Ingredient Substitutions This recipe is very versatile so if you do not have one or more of the ingredients, feel free to use something you have on hand.
Start with a good soup pot I particularly love my heavy enameled cast iron pot for making soup. Make Ahead Tips Soups are one of the best make-ahead meals out there! How to Reheat Minestrone on the Stovetop To rewarm, bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat stirring occasionally.
If the flavors seem dull, feel free to add salt and pepper to taste. Can This Recipe Be Frozen? Then drain and use in this recipe as directed. Parmesan cheese , grated for garnish. Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart thick-bottomed pot on medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook a minute more. Add the bay leaf, thyme, fennel seeds. Add the potato, cabbage, zucchini, and tomatoes. Add the chicken stock.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Partially cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and cooked through. Add the beans and parsley to the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance.
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