Print: Classic Minestrone

Minestrone is a famous Italian soup that's been much imitated around the world with very different results. This recipe for homemade minestrone soup is a delicious revelation and is also extremely healthy with pasta, beans, and fresh vegetables. Try to make it a day early and refrigerate it for improved flavor. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Prep

23 min

Cook

82 min

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 leek , sliced
2 carrots , chopped
1 zucchini , thinly sliced
4 ounces green beans , cut into 1-inch pieces
2 stalks celery , thinly sliced
1.5 quartss vegetable stock
1 pound chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 , 15 ounce
0.25 cups elbow macaroni
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, carrots, zucchini, green beans, and celery. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
2 Uncover and stir in stock, tomatoes, and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover again, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
3 Stir in undrained cannellini beans and pasta. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition per serving

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