How to Make Fall Minestrone Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the weather starts to cool down and the leaves begin to change, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty soup to cozy up with. Fall minestrone soup is the perfect dish for those crisp autumn days, filled with an array of seasonal vegetables and a rich, flavorful broth. This Italian-inspired soup is a wonderful way to make the most of the fall harvest while keeping you nourished and satisfied.

With its origins in Italy, minestrone soup has been a staple in Mediterranean cooking ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 4 medium carrots, diced
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup chopped Swiss chard
  • 3 ½ cups beef stock
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, zucchini, and onion; saute until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and rosemary; cook, stirring so the garlic doesn't burn, for another 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, potatoes, and chard.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until the chard is wilted, about 5 minutes. Add beef stock and beans, bring to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    196 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 367mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 92mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 560mg