Minnesota Minestrone

This Minnesota-style minestrone is a robust, comforting bowl of warmth that redefines traditional vegetable soups by adding lean ground beef for substantial protein. It combines classic Italian flavors with hearty winter ingredients like kidney beans, corn, cabbage, and zucchini, all simmered in a rich tomato and beef broth. The addition of elbow macaroni or broken spaghetti provides a satisfying texture, making it a complete meal in a bowl. Ideal for cold days, this soup is easy to prepare with pantry staples and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. It’s the ultimate comfort food for family dinners or meal prep.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 1113.5

Description

This Minnesota-style minestrone is a robust, comforting bowl of warmth that redefines traditional vegetable soups by adding lean ground beef for substantial protein. It combines classic Italian flavors with hearty winter ingredients like kidney beans, corn, cabbage, and zucchini, all simmered in a rich tomato and beef broth. The addition of elbow macaroni or broken spaghetti provides a satisfying texture, making it a complete meal in a bowl. Ideal for cold days, this soup is easy to prepare with pantry staples and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. It’s the ultimate comfort food for family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Lean Ground Beef
Onion, chopped
Garlic, minced
Canned Tomatoes
Canned Kidney Beans
Canned Whole Kernel Corn
Celery, sliced
Cabbage, shredded
Zucchini, sliced
Elbow Macaroni, uncooked
Spaghetti, broken, uncooked
Water
Red Wine or Water
Beef Bouillon, instant
Salt
Italian Seasoning

Directions

1
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced celery.
2
Cook the beef and vegetables, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened.
3
Add the canned tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, shredded cabbage, sliced zucchini, elbow macaroni, broken spaghetti, water, red wine (or additional water), beef bouillon, salt, and Italian seasoning to the pot.
4
Stir well to combine all ingredients.
5
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
6
Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the pasta and vegetables are tender.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
8
Serve hot in bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1113.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.8g40%
Saturated Fat 9.7g49%
Cholesterol 172.5mg58%
Sodium 7519.5mg314%
Total Carbohydrate 111.3g38%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g112%
Sugars 11.7g
Protein 102.6g206%

* 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/minnesota-minestrone/