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    Soup and Stew Recipes » Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

    Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

    Posted On March 29, 2022 By Mirlene Last updated June 14, 2022 8 Comments

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    This better than Olive Garden Vegetarian Minestrone soup recipe is a delicious version of the classic Italian vegetable soup. The soup is rich in fiber and is a perfect hunger-satisfying meal.

    Vegan Minestrone Soup in bowl

    Once famously known as ‘poor man’s soup’, this vegan minestrone soup recipe is highly nutritious as it calls for all the seasonal veggies that you can put your hands on.

    Originated back in the 2nd Century BC from Italy during the reign of Rome, this classic vegetarian minestrone soup is rich in fiber and is a perfect hunger-satisfying meal. 

    Because there’s no fixed recipe this classic soup, and it varies across different parts of Italy, it is served as Minestrone Alla Genovese in Liguria, with its main ingredients include pesto and Minestra in Malta with its main ingredient as tomato paste, potatoes, and spaghetti.

    Vegan Minestrone Soup Ingredients Variations 

    The vegetables used in this soup is what make this vegan Minestrone soup. 

    Earlier, tomatoes were not a part of Italian cuisine but after the conquest of Rome over Italy these tomatoes became a common ingredient for all recipes.

    For the soup, you can use canned tomato paste or puree while following the recipe. Alternatively, we can make the tomato puree at home by smashing the peeled tomatoes. 

    All the vegetables are cooked and simmered in the tomato broth. 

    However, using tomatoes is not necessary. This vegetarian minestrone soup can be made with whatever ingredients you have on hand. 

    Celery

    This is one of the important ingredients in the making of minestrone.

    minestrone soup in pot.

    Using celery sticks as an ingredient in the soup gives an extra touch to it because of its crunchy and crisp nature. 

    Also, its distinctive aroma gives a classic feel to the soup. Celery is also preferred in salads.

    While using celery, make sure to wash and chop the celery sticks beforehand.

    Seasonal Vegetables

    Because this soup meal has no fixed recipe. You can alter the recipe by adding all the vegetables you like to your soup, especially all the seasonal veggies. 

    Some of the main vegetables to be added to the soup are Carrot, Onion, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, garlic cloves, spinach. 

    You can even add frozen vegetables if you wish to do so. Make sure to drain all the water from it before use.

    Beans

    Beans are the most important of the veggies added in the better than Olive Garden vegetarian minestrone soup.

    While making the soup, if you are using canned beans then you just need to wash it and drain all the water before using it.

    But if you are going to use dry beans, for example, kidney beans, then you need to soak them overnight in the water before using them the next day.

    Soak the kidney beans in the water overnight. The next day, drain all the water and cook it in the salty water until it becomes soft and easy to eat.

    You can cook beans in a pressure cooker for about 10 – 12 minutes or use a pan with a lid.

    You can also use navy beans or white beans as per your taste.

    Pasta

    Next to the beans, pasta is one such major ingredient of minestrone.

    Minestrone soup in brown bowl

    Without pasta or macaroni, the soup remains incomplete.

    Make a note that the cooking time of pasta or macaroni varies according to their shape. 

    It is always better to half cook pasta separately and later add it into the cooking soup because it may sometimes even overcook the vegetable.

    Zucchini Or Summer Squash

    Adding summer squash/Zucchini/Courgette ingredients gives it a naturally creamy texture to the soup and tastes delicious.

    Besides this, it is considered a healthy ingredient because it contains 95% water and helps to boost our immunity, keeps our heart stronger, and benefits in weight loss.

    Dressing For The Soup

    The unique taste of oregano over the bowl of minestrone will leave your mouth craving for more.

    You can use packed oregano or freshly plucked herbs along with cilantro leaves to give a mouth-watering savor to your soup.

    To add a star to the savouriness of the soup, garnish it with parmesan cheese and a few basil leaves and relish. This will give your soup a heavenly incredible taste.

    Ingredients

    Here is a complete list of ingredients required for this better than Olive Garden Vegetarian Minestrone soup recipe:

    • 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil
    • 3 Large Carrots; Diced
    • 2 Celery Sticks; Diced
    • 1 Zucchini; Diced 
    • 1 Leek; Sliced 
    • 1 Small Yellow Onion; Chopped
    • 3 Garlic Cloves; Chopped
    • 1 (15.5 Oz.) Can Cannellini Alubias Beans; Rinsed and drained 
    • 1 (15.5 Oz.) Can Dark Red Beans; Rinsed and drained
    • 3-5 Basil Leaves
    • 1 Lb. Radiator Pasta Nugget
    • Salt and Pepper To Taste
    • 32 Oz. Vegetable Stock 
    • 4 Cups Water; More if needed
    • 1 Red Bell Pepper; Diced 
    • Parmesan Cheese, if desired for serving 

    Making Minestrone Soup Vegan

    Try the super delicious vegan minestrone soup by avoiding parmesan cheese to make your soup completely vegan and lower in calories. 

    Or go for vegan parmesan as an alternative. You can also add vegan sausage for an extra mouth-watering experience.

    Minestrone Soup that's better than Olive Garden

    Non – Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

    To enjoy the non-vegetarian minestrone soup, add meat or chicken stock.

    To use it in the soup, chop the chicken into pieces and make balls out of it.

    Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup

    Switching to a gluten-free pasta brand will make minestrone soup gluten-free. Now, celiac people can also enjoy the flavor of this classic veggie soup.

    How To Serve Minestrone Soup 

    When it comes to serving your better than Olive Garden minestrone soup, revel your veggie hot bowl of minestrone with crunchy Garlic bread sticks or focaccia rolls.  

    You can also enjoy roasted chicken, beef skewers, or Haitian Tasso with minestrone soup.

    Storing Minestrone Soup 

    You can easily store Minestrone soup for a long time. Anytime for your cravings just heat it and consume.

    Vegan minestrone soup in brown bowl on wooden board

    You can store the soup in the refrigerator for up to 3 – 4 days and in the freezer for up to one month.

    After the soup cools down, stock the soup in a suitable container preferably and then wrap it in zip-top bags.

    Make sure not to add basil leaves and cheese if you want to store it. While re-consuming the defrosted soup, reheat it in a pan over medium flame and continue stirring until it boils.

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    minestrone soup in brown bowl on wooden board

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    Vegan minestrone soup in brown bowl on wooden board

    Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

    Savory Thoughts
    Once famously known as ‘poor man’s soup', this vegan minestrone soup recipe is highly nutritious as it calls for all the seasonal veggies that you can put your hands on.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 663 kcal

    Equipment

    • Dutch oven or large pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil
    • 3 Large Carrots; Diced
    • 2 Celery Sticks; Diced
    • 1 Zucchini; Diced
    • 1 Leek; Sliced
    • 1 Small Yellow Onion; Chopped
    • 3 Garlic Cloves; Chopped
    • 1 15.5 Oz. Can Cannellini Alubias Beans; Rinsed and drained
    • 1 15.5 Oz. Can Dark Red Beans; Rinsed and drained
    • 3-5 Basil Leaves
    • 1 Lb. Radiator Pasta Nugget
    • Salt and Pepper To Taste
    • 32 Oz. Vegetable Stock
    • 4 Cups Water; More if needed
    • 1 Red Bell Pepper; Diced
    • Parmesan Cheese and bread if desired for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the pan and add olive oil.
      Slice onion and garlic and add onto pan. Sauté it for about 1 minute.
      Cut the vegetables as cubes.
      Vegetarian Minestrone Soup Step by step guide
    • Add the vegetables to the pan along with the beans. Sauté it for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
      Season with salt and pepper to taste.
      Add Vegetable Stock and water, and herbs. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
      Bring to boil for 10 minutes and add the pasta and boil 5 more minutes or until the pasta is cooked. Add more liquid if necessary.
      Add Parmesan when serving and serve with bread, if desired.
      Minestrone Soup that's better than Olive Garden

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 6ServingsCalories: 663kcalCarbohydrates: 112gProtein: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 608mgPotassium: 1165mgFiber: 14gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 49mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tayler Ross

      April 06, 2022 at 2:20 am

      5 stars
      We had this soup for dinner tonight and OMG was it amazing! We will definitely be making it again soon!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 06, 2022 at 10:39 pm

        Thank you, Tayler

        Reply
    2. Angela

      April 06, 2022 at 1:39 am

      5 stars
      What a flavorful and filling soup! This may be my new favorite minestrone recipe. YUM!

      Reply
    3. Amy

      April 05, 2022 at 11:48 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this soup looks absolutely fantastic! I cannot wait to make a batch because I prefer it without the meat!

      Reply
    4. Sandhya

      April 05, 2022 at 11:01 pm

      5 stars
      This comforting soup is always a hit at home- specially in this cold and rainy weather in the UK.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 06, 2022 at 10:40 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Jessie

      April 05, 2022 at 10:42 pm

      5 stars
      I’m in love with this soup! Minestrone is always one of my favorite things to order at Italian restaurants, but I hadn’t tried making it at home before. The video is so helpful, and I loved learning a little bit about the history of this soup!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        April 06, 2022 at 10:40 pm

        I hope you get a chance to make it at home now. Thank. you!

        Reply

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