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Best Minestrone Recipe

Best Italian Minestrone Soup Recipe

Try the Minestrone soup and explore the authentic taste of Italian cuisine with a hearty soup combining fresh vegetables, beans and pasta.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Choose Serving Size 8

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 small zucchini finely chopped
  • ½ cup green beans
  • 1 large potato diced
  • 1 can of white cannellini beans drained
  • ½ teaspoon of oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cans of peeled tomatoes
  • 5 cups of organic vegetable soup
  • 1 cup of fresh radicchio leaves
  • 4 tablespoons small pasta anellini or other types of similar size
  • fresh parsley and dill
  • parmesan for serving

Instructions

  • In a large pot, on low heat, add two tablespoons of olive oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the garlic and onion.
  • Sauté for a minute, then add carrots, celery, spinach, green beans, oregano, bay leaf.
  • Sauté the vegetables on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the potato, white beans and peeled tomatoes. Then add the vegetable soup and mix.
  • Cover with a lid and let it cook for around 30 minutes or until the potato is soft.
  • Then add fresh radicchio and noodles.
  • Cover and let it cook for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with greens, grated parmesan and fresh bread.