Home-Style Minestrone

Health score
23%
Home-Style Minestrone
50 min.
10
212kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Home-Style Minestrone, a heartwarming soup that embodies the essence of comfort food. Perfectly suited for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this vibrant dish is not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish the body and soul.

Imagine a steaming bowl filled with tender vegetables, creamy cannellini beans, and al dente tubetti pasta, all simmered to perfection in a rich, aromatic broth. The combination of fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme elevates the flavors, while the addition of Parmesan cheese adds a delightful creaminess that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

This recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite seasonal vegetables or whatever you have on hand. Whether you’re serving it as a starter, a light snack, or a hearty main course, our Home-Style Minestrone is sure to impress. With just 50 minutes of preparation, you can create a dish that not only satisfies hunger but also warms the heart.

Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy the comforting aroma of this classic Italian soup. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the joys of home cooking and share a meal that brings everyone together. Dive into this delicious bowl of goodness and let the flavors transport you to a cozy Italian kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 15 oz cannellini beans drained canned
  • 1.5 cups canned tomatoes diced organic undrained (half of 28-oz can)
  • cup carrots diced (2 medium)
  • cup celery diced (2 medium stalks)
  • 64 oz chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh finely chopped
  • medium cloves garlic chopped
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup parmesan shredded
  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • oz tubetti uncooked
  • cups onion yellow finely chopped (2 small)
  • cups zucchini diced green yellow (5 small)

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. In 6-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic; cook and stir until garlic begins to brown. Stir in onions, celery and carrots; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in rosemary, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, pasta and broth.
  4. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories212kcal
Protein17.18%
Fat31.75%
Carbs51.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.38
Glycemic Load
4.43
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.348260860728%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.31mg
Luteolin
0.45mg
Isorhamnetin
1.6mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
6.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:211.92kcal
10.6%
Fat:7.73g
11.89%
Saturated Fat:1.74g
10.86%
Carbohydrates:27.98g
9.33%
Net Carbohydrates:23.16g
8.42%
Sugar:6.2g
6.89%
Cholesterol:7.03mg
2.34%
Sodium:826.61mg
35.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.41g
18.83%
Vitamin A:2438.25IU
48.76%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.33%
Vitamin C:17.34mg
21.01%
Fiber:4.81g
19.26%
Potassium:618.23mg
17.66%
Phosphorus:152.39mg
15.24%
Selenium:10.49µg
14.98%
Folate:59.19µg
14.8%
Copper:0.29mg
14.27%
Calcium:142.37mg
14.24%
Iron:2.56mg
14.23%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.06%
Magnesium:55.49mg
13.87%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.82%
Vitamin K:13.61µg
12.96%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.29%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.33%
Zinc:1.29mg
8.6%
Vitamin B3:1.54mg
7.7%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.83%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.6%