Minestrone

This classic Minestrone is the ultimate comfort food, combining a vibrant medley of garden vegetables with tender pasta in a savory tomato broth. The dish features hearty chunks of carrots, celery, and cabbage, softened by slow simmering to release their natural sweetness. Aromatics like onion, garlic, and fresh herbs build a deep flavor base, while the addition of macaroni adds a satisfying chew. It is a perfect meal for chilly evenings or as a make-ahead dinner that tastes even better the next day. Simple, wholesome, and deeply satisfying, this soup brings rustic Italian warmth to your table.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 110

Dietary: Vegan

Description

This classic Minestrone is the ultimate comfort food, combining a vibrant medley of garden vegetables with tender pasta in a savory tomato broth. The dish features hearty chunks of carrots, celery, and cabbage, softened by slow simmering to release their natural sweetness. Aromatics like onion, garlic, and fresh herbs build a deep flavor base, while the addition of macaroni adds a satisfying chew. It is a perfect meal for chilly evenings or as a make-ahead dinner that tastes even better the next day. Simple, wholesome, and deeply satisfying, this soup brings rustic Italian warmth to your table.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil
Onions, coarsely chopped
Garlic, finely chopped
Zucchini, thinly sliced
Carrot, thinly sliced
Celery, sliced
Cabbage, coarsely chopped
Broccoli florets
Uncooked macaroni or other small pasta (such as ditalini)
Crushed tomatoes
Fresh or frozen green peas
Vegetable broth
Water
Dried rosemary, crumbled
Dried basil
Dried oregano leaves
Dried thyme leaves
Salt
Ground black pepper

Directions

1
In a 5-quart saucepot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
2
Add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until onions are lightly browned.
3
Stir in carrots, celery, zucchini, broccoli, macaroni, vegetable broth, water, rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
5
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until macaroni is just tender.
6
Stir in crushed tomatoes, green peas, and cabbage.
7
Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 110kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g4%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Sodium 650mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/minestrone-country-living/