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

Looking for a delicious and hearty soup recipe to warm you up on a cold winter's day? Look no further than this Hearty Minestrone Soup! Packed with a variety of vegetables, beans, and flavorful herbs, this classic Italian soup is sure to satisfy and keep you full. Whether you're serving it as a first course or as a main dish with some crusty bread, this soup is a crowd-pleaser that's easy to make and perfect for meal prep.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons margarine
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
  • 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup elbow macaroni
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Melt margarine in a heavy stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Add pasta and simmer for 30 minutes more. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    292 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 766mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 193mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 872mg