Best Hearty Vegetarian Minestrone Recipes

JUDY'S HEARTY VEGETABLE MINESTRONE SOUP

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Delicious vegetarian minestrone soup.

Provided by Judy Good

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Minestrone

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic
2 potatoes, diced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 cup bite-sized pieces kale

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
Pour vegetable stock over the vegetable mixture; season with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir tomatoes, potatoes, and kidney beans into the stock mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes. Add kale and continue cooking until the kale wilts, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 765.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

HEARTY MEATLESS MINESTRONE

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A friend gave me this quick, healthy recipe, and it's oh-so-tasty. It makes a big batch and is great for leftovers. To enhance the flavor, add a pound or two of sweet Italian sausage. -Mickey Turner, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3-1/2 cups water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup small pasta shells
Fresh basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, cabbage, green pepper, zucchini and garlic; saute 3 minutes longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes, beans, tomato puree, tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Stir in pasta; cook 12-15 minutes longer or until tender. Garnish each serving with basil and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE

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This vegetarian minestrone is a simple and hearty soup for those cold days. Serve with a Caesar salad and garlic toast and you have a simple, nutritious meal.

Provided by Shannon

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Minestrone

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 large carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
½ (10 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
¼ cup water, or as needed
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup elbow macaroni
⅓ cup vegan shredded Parmesan-style cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots and celery; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir in green beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes. Add diced and crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. If it looks too thick, add a bit of water.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in kidney beans, cannellini beans, and macaroni; cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan-style cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 893.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

HEARTY MINESTRONE

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This is a great vegetarian meal in itself. Add a panini or grilled cheese to the side for those two-handed eaters in your house. Small shaped pasta such as orzo or ditalini work best, but you can experiment with others. I find the flavors meld overnight and even tastes better as left-overs.

Provided by DuChick

Categories Vegetable

Time 26m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 cups low sodium vegetable broth or 6 cups chicken broth
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, chopped fine
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup orzo pasta or 1/2 cup ditalini, is suggested
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen vegetables, Italian Blend is suggested
1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaf
salt and pepper, as needed

Steps:

Bring broth, beans, and tomatoes to boil in large saucepan.
Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in broth mixture and pasta and simmer until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in vegetables and basil and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.