Description
Hearty Minestrone Soup is a classic Italian soup packed with nutritious vegetables, tender beans, and al dente pasta simmered in a rich tomato-based broth. This versatile dish is perfect for a filling lunch or warming dinner, combining fresh ingredients with robust flavors for a wholesome and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons margarine
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
- 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation
- Start: Melt 4 tablespoons of margarine in a heavy stockpot over medium heat.
- Sauté: Add 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped carrots, and 1/4 cup chopped celery. Sauté until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Simmer: Add 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth, 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes, 1/2 cup shredded cabbage, 2 tablespoons dried parsley, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
- Cook: Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
- Pasta: Add 1/2 cup elbow macaroni and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- Finish: Adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.