Published 12/9/2022
Classic Minestrone Soup
There is no question that this classic minestrone soup is just what the doctor ordered! The tomato broth in this soup is flavorful, creamy, and full of vegetables, beans, and noodles. It is the perfect soup to make when you need a quick vegetable packed soup. What makes a classic minestrone soup, classic?
Classic minestrone soup has classic vegetable mixture of carrots, celery, and onions. Minestrone soup usually has a variety of different beansUsually classic minestrone soup has either noodles or rice added to the soup just before serving.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Though this soup is packed with delicious and healthy ingredients it is very easy to make! Here are all the ingredients you need to make this minestrone soup.
Extra virgin olive oilWhite onionGarlicDry red wineCarrotCeleryCrushed tomatoesTomato paste: don’t skip the tomato paste, it helps thicken up the broth. Vegetable brothApple cider vinegar: vinegar adds a delicious balance to any soup. If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, try red wine vinegar, Worcestershire, or hot sauce.SaltItalian seasoning: if you don’t have Italian seasoning, use a combination of dried basil, dried oregano, or dried parsley.Red pepper flakesGarlic powderBay leavesFresh oreganoGarbanzo beansKidney beansSpinach: feel free to use kale if you don’t have spinach. PeasShell noodles: you can use 8-oz. of any noodle!
How to Make Minestrone Soup
The key to making flavorful minestrone soup is to follow each step in the recipe card and make sure you layer delicious flavors to make a delicious broth. Don’t skip a step and don’t skip the salt! To add ground meat to this soup, partially brown the meat in step 3 with the onion and continue following the steps in the recipe card.
Classic Minestrone 101
How do you add flavor to minestrone soup?
If this minestrone doesn’t have enough flavor, start with adding an 1/8 teaspoon of salt at a time until all the flavors are enhanced and delicious. If you would like to add flavor without salt add an extra teaspoon of vinegar or garlic powder.
Is minestrone soup good for you?
Yes, minestrone soup is very good for you. Here’s why:
You get 12 grams of protein per serving. It is packed with vegetables. It’s a low calorie soup that is nutrient dense.
Can I add more vegetables to minestrone soup?
Yes, you can add more vegetables to minestrone soup, here are some great options!
Red potatoes Sweet potatoes Green or red bell peppers (add them in step 10)Chopped broccoli (add broccoli when you add the carrots and celery)Chopped cauliflower (add broccoli when you add the carrots and celery)
Storage
To store minestrone soup, you want to make sure and store the soup and the noodles in two separate air tight containers. If you store the noodles with the soup, the noodles will turn mushy because they will soak up all the liquid in the soup. When you are ready to eat the minestrone soup, warm the soup and noodles up separately and add the noodles to the soup right before serving.
freezer instructions
Yes, you can freeze minestrone soup. Let the minestrone soup cool completely and then put it in a freezer safe bag or soup container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Be sure you let the soup freeze completely before freezing. If you are freezing the soup in a glass or plastic container, add a piece of plastic wrap to the top of the soup (directly touching the soup) to avoid freezer burn. To reheat soup after freezing, let the soup thaw completely before pouring it into a pot and adding 1-2 additional cups of broth to help reheat the soup. Heat the soup over medium/low heat.
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