Minestrone

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 400g canned crushed tomatoes; 1.5L vegetable broth; 1 zucchini, diced; 200g green beans, trimmed and halved; 400g canned cannellini beans, drained; 150g small pasta (ditalini); 2 cups chopped kale; Salt, pepper, Parmigiano rind (optional)

Minestrone (mee-neh-STROH-neh)

Minestrone Soup

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 225 kcal

A hearty, chunky Italian vegetable soup brimming with seasonal vegetables, beans, and pasta in a rich tomato broth.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 10.0g

Carbs 35.0g

Fat 5.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

large pot ladle cutting board

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep ceramic bowl

Garnishes: grated Parmigiano, olive oil drizzle, crusty bread

Accompaniments: crusty bread

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
400g canned crushed tomatoes
1.5L vegetable broth
1 zucchini, diced
200g green beans, trimmed and halved
400g canned cannellini beans, drained
150g small pasta (ditalini)
2 cups chopped kale
Salt, pepper, Parmigiano rind (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 min until softened.
2
Add garlic and cook 1 min. Stir in crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil.
3
Add zucchini, green beans, and Parmigiano rind if using. Simmer 15 min.
4
Add cannellini beans and pasta. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 8-10 min.
5
Stir in kale, cook 3 min until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and grated Parmigiano.

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Did You Know?

There is no single recipe for minestrone — it changes with every season, region, and household. The only rule is abundance.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
ladle
cutting board

Garnishing

grated Parmigiano, olive oil drizzle, crusty bread

Accompaniments

crusty bread

The Story Behind Minestrone

Minestrone predates the Roman Empire, evolving from a simple vegetable and grain porridge into the robust soup known today. It embodies the Italian philosophy of cucina povera — making something magnificent from humble ingredients.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or light dinner 📜 Origins: Ancient Rome

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