Minestrone Soup Recipes You Need to Try

 

Minestrone soup is a beloved Italian classic known for its hearty mix of beans, pasta, and abundant vegetables. Despite its rich, slow-cooked taste, you can whip up this comforting dish in just about 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• 2 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth

• ¾ cup sliced celery

• ½ cup dry ditalini pasta

• 1 (15 ounce) can Contadina Tomato Sauce

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 cup diced zucchini

• ¾ cup diced carrot

• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

• ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

• 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste

• 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

• 2 ½ cups water

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup diced onion

Directions:

1. Start by heating oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and rosemary in the saucepan until the vegetables begin to soften, which should take about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, beans, water, broth, zucchini, pasta, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Cook the mixture uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, which should take about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in parsley.
6. Serve the dish topped with Parmesan and additional parsley if desired.