Root Vegetable Minestrone with Bacon

Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Root Vegetable Minestrone with Bacon
60 min.
4
305kcal

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Warm up your evenings with a delicious bowl of Root Vegetable Minestrone with Bacon, a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This dairy-free minestrone is packed with vibrant root vegetables like butternut squash, carrots, and parsnips, each contributing their unique flavors and textures to this comforting soup. The addition of bacon not only enhances the taste with its smoky crunch, but it also provides a savory depth that will have everyone savoring each spoonful.

This recipe is a true reflection of wholesome cooking, combining nutritious ingredients with a delightful medley of herbs to create a dish that is both health-conscious and indulgent. With a creamy consistency that comes from the vegetable base and the cannellini beans, you won’t even miss the dairy! Ready in just 60 minutes, this minestrone is perfect for busy weeknights or a leisurely weekend meal. Don't forget the ditalini pasta, which adds a fun bite and makes the dish even more filling.

Whether you're serving it as a main course or as a uplifting lunch option, Root Vegetable Minestrone with Bacon is a satisfying way to enjoy the flavors of the season. So gather your ingredients and cozy up with this nutritious bowl of goodness. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 1.3 cups butternut squash peeled chopped
  • 0.8 cup .5 can cannellini beans unsalted rinsed drained
  • 0.7 cup carrots chopped
  • 0.5 cup celery chopped
  • 2.7 cups chicken stock see unsalted
  • 0.3 cup ditalini pasta uncooked
  • 0.5 teaspoon basil dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup parsnips chopped
  • slices center-cut bacon chopped
  • teaspoons tomato paste unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon from pan; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in pan. Increase heat to medium-high.
  3. Add butternut squash and next 8 ingredients (through garlic) to drippings in pan; saut 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add chicken stock, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in uncooked pasta; cook 10 minutes. Stir in cannellini beans, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender. Divide soup evenly among 4 bowls; top evenly with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories305kcal
Protein16.13%
Fat38.21%
Carbs45.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66.21
Glycemic Load
3.31
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.745652053667%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.36mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.34mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
8.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:304.6kcal
15.23%
Fat:13.26g
20.4%
Saturated Fat:4.26g
26.64%
Carbohydrates:35.65g
11.88%
Net Carbohydrates:30.06g
10.93%
Sugar:8.27g
9.19%
Cholesterol:22.95mg
7.65%
Sodium:706.9mg
30.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.59g
25.18%
Vitamin A:8695.14IU
173.9%
Vitamin B3:5mg
25%
Selenium:17.14µg
24.49%
Vitamin C:19.64mg
23.8%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.8%
Fiber:5.59g
22.36%
Potassium:707.83mg
20.22%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
20.14%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.47%
Phosphorus:161.16mg
16.12%
Vitamin K:16.47µg
15.69%
Iron:2.41mg
13.36%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.32%
Folate:51.37µg
12.84%
Copper:0.25mg
12.28%
Magnesium:48.37mg
12.09%
Vitamin E:1.56mg
10.43%
Calcium:90.23mg
9.02%
Zinc:1.08mg
7.22%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.48%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.29%