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A bowl of hearty minestrone soup filled with vegetables, beans, and pasta.

The Best Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipes

Discover the best Hearty Minestrone Soup recipe featuring a rich tomato-based broth, fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta. Perfect for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Soup Bowl
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 269.23 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons margarine
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • 1 32 ounce container chicken broth
  • 1 19 ounce can cannellini beans
  • 1 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup elbow macaroni
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Melt margarine in a heavy stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Add pasta and simmer for 30 minutes more. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Keyword Healthy, Minestrone, Minestrone Soup, Vegetable