Savory Minestrone Soup Recipes

CLASSIC MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrot, celery, garlic and rosemary until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce, beans and 2 1/2 cups water. Add broth, zucchini, pasta and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and additional parsley, if desired.

SAVORY BEEF MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Instructions:
• Cut steak into bite-size pieces and brown in a skillet or in the kettle you are planning to make the soup in.
• Add beef broth and water. Simmer for one hour.
• Saute vegetables and spices in about 1/2 cup of soup broth in a medium-sized skillet.
• Add vegetables to meat and broth. Mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes.
• Add kidney beans and pasta. Cook 15 minutes or until pasta is done.
• If some people in your family or group need gluten-free pasta like my family, cook the regular and gluten-free pasta separately and let each person add some to their own bowl.
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

SAVORY MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. cook dry pasta in boiling water with a dash of salt, cook until al dente
• 2. Add oil, saute garlic and onion in a dutch oven until onions are tender.
• 3. Add broth, carrot, celery, green pepper, red pepper, tomatoes, and beans and bring to boil.
• 4. Once brought to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and add cook pasta. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes and then serve.