Hearty Minestrone
The first time I read an Italian-only menu, I noticed a category called minestre where various soups were listed. Later, I learned that Italian cuisine has zuppa, originating as a meager peasant’s ration of broth served with bread and the more hearty minestre. The most hearty of them all, minestrone, is a soup with broth, vegetables and pasta or rice.
Hearty Minestrone
2014-12-22 17:29:06
Serves 6
This soup recipe is so nutritious. Although meatless, the inclusion of the bean medley means this soup will have plenty of protein and fiber.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
467g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159
Calories from Fat 28
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g
5%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1177mg
49%
Total Carbohydrates 25g
8%
Dietary Fiber 6g
24%
Sugars 4g
Protein 10g
Vitamin A
10%
Vitamin C
50%
Calcium
11%
Iron
17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 19 oz can bean medley, drained
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut up
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 3 cups, beef broth
- 3 cups, water
- 1 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp anise
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup small shell pasta, small macaroni or 1 cup small egg noodles
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, sauté the onion, celery and green pepper until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the bean medley, green beans and tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Add the beef broth, parsley, basil and anise. Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add the water and pasta; simmer until the pasta is tender. Use the pasta's suggested cooking time as a guide.
Notes
- Try to choose a bean medley that includes Romano, kidney and Lima beans. Also, the idea is to use up fresh vegetables so go ahead and substitute with what you have on hand.
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