💡 At a Glance
- •The Dish: A hearty Italian vegetable soup packed with fresh veggies, white beans, and small shell pasta.
- •Time: Ready in just about 30 minutes—perfect for quick, healthy weeknight dinners.
- •Method: Chopping and simmering are done right in your Thermomix®, with crispy bacon as an optional tasty topping!
Craving a fresh and healthy meal? Then this minestrone is just what you need! This classic Italian vegetable soup isn’t just insanely delicious—it’s also packed with wholesome vitamins and nutrients.
Thanks to the Thermomix®, whipping up this minestrone is an absolute breeze. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a steaming bowl on the table to treat yourself and your family to a cozy, nourishing dinner.
This minestrone is naturally vegetarian, making it perfect for meatless meal nights. Looking to add some extra protein? You can easily customize it with diced chicken breast or beef!
This recipe is super customizable, so feel free to use whatever veggies are in season or sitting in your fridge! Broccoli, cauliflower, or mushrooms would all be amazing here.
In my easy, step-by-step recipe, I’ll show you just how quick and simple it is to whip up a cozy batch of homemade minestrone right in your own kitchen.
What is Minestrone?
Minestrone is a classic Italian vegetable soup packed with colorful veggies, tender pasta, and savory herbs. It’s warm, hearty, super fast to throw together, and perfect for beginner cooks or anyone looking for a fresh, wholesome, and delicious meal on a busy weeknight.
This Minestrone Recipe Is:
- A versatile, classic Italian vegetable soup recipe.
- Ideal for anyone looking for quick and easy weeknight dinners.
- Loaded with fresh veggies, tender pasta, and a rich, savory broth.
My Top Recipe Tips
Prep your veggies ahead of time to save effort and speed up cook time once you get started.
Taste as you simmer so you can adjust the broth seasonings to your exact liking.
Add bacon as an optional extra for an amazing smoky, savory flavor kick.
Can You Make This Ahead and Store It?
This minestrone is great to make ahead and keep in the fridge. It also freezes beautifully, making it perfect for quick and easy meal prep later!
Variations
Toss in extra veggies, like fresh spinach or green beans.
Swap the shell pasta for whole wheat pasta for a wholesome twist.
Play around with different fresh herbs to give it your own flavor spin.
What to Serve with It
Crusty ciabatta or whole grain bread
A simple side salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Minestrone FAQs
What Ingredients Do You Need for Minestrone?
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 20 g extra virgin olive oil
- 1 carrot
- 2 celery ribs
- 1 medium potato
- 1 zucchini
- 2-3 tsp vegetable bouillon base
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- approx. 750 ml water
- 400 g canned diced tomatoes
- 50 g tomato paste
- 100 g small pasta shells
- 1 small can white beans (drained weight 255 g)
- 2 slices bacon (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For garnish:
- Fresh herbs
- Red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Note: You’ll find the exact measurements and step-by-step instructions further down in the recipe card.
How to Make Minestrone
Prep Work:
First, let’s chop up all the veggies.
Peel and quarter the onion, then peel and halve the garlic clove.
Next, peel the carrot and potato and cut them into small dice.
Dice the zucchini as well.
Peel the celery and slice it thinly.
Place the beans in a colander, rinse them under cool running water, and set aside.
Instructions:
Add the onion and garlic to the mixing bowl and chop for 3 sec / speed 6.
Use your spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl, then repeat the chop.
Add the olive oil and sauté for 3 min / 100°C (212°F) / speed 1 without the measuring cup.
Next, add the remaining veggies (carrot, celery, potato, and zucchini), canned tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, oregano, and water, then cook for 15 min / 100 °C / Reverse / Speed 1.
Place the simmering basket on top of the mixing bowl lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splatters.
Just make sure not to exceed the MAX fill line!
Once the time is up, add the pasta (giving it a quick stir with a spoon), and cook for another 12 min / 100 °C / Reverse / Speed 1.
In the meantime, fry the bacon in a hot skillet until nice and crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces. (This step is totally optional—feel free to skip the bacon if you prefer!)
Finally, add the beans and crispy bacon, then stir in for 1 min / 100 °C / Reverse / Speed 1.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then top with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve nice and warm.
Enjoy!
Note: You’ll find the exact quantities and step-by-step instructions in the recipe card below.
The listed prep and cook times are approximate averages.
I hope you have fun making this!
If you loved this quick minestrone recipe, you might also like my delicious chicken goulash soup! 🙂
Happy cooking,
Christoph
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Zutaten
- 1 Onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 20 g Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Carrot
- 2 Stangen Celery stalk
- 1 Potato Medium
- 1 Zucchini
- 2-3 tsp Vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 750 ml Water (approx.)
- 400 g Diced tomatoes Canned
- 50 g Tomato paste
- 100 g Small shell pasta
- 1 Glas Cannellini beans Drained weight 255 g
- 2 Scheiben Bacon (optional)
- Salt and pepper
For garnish:
- Fresh herbs
- Red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan
Zubereitung
- First up, prep the veggies! Peel and quarter the onion, and peel and halve the garlic clove.
- Next, peel and finely dice the carrot and potato. Chop the zucchini into small cubes, and thinly slice the celery.
- Place the beans in a colander, rinse under cool running water, and set aside to drain.
Instructions:
- Add the onion and garlic to the mixing bowl and chop 3 sec / speed 6. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and repeat once to get everything finely chopped.
- Pour in the olive oil and sauté without the measuring cup inserted 3 min / 100°C / speed 1.
- Add the remaining veggies (carrot, celery, potato, zucchini), canned tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, oregano, and water. Cook for 15 min / 100°C / reverse mode / speed 1. Place the simmering basket on top of the mixing bowl lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splatters. Just double-check that you don’t exceed the MAX line!
- Once the timer goes off, add the pasta (give it a quick stir with a spoon to incorporate) and cook for another 12 min / 100°C / reverse mode / speed 1.
- While the soup is simmering, crisp up the bacon in a hot skillet and chop into bite-sized pieces. (Totally optional if you’re keeping it vegetarian!)
- Finally, stir in the beans and crispy bacon and mix for 1 min / 100°C / reverse mode / speed 1.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, then ladle into warm bowls and top with fresh herbs and plenty of grated Parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Minestrone is a hearty Italian vegetable soup. Depending on your mood, it can be served as a lighter soup or a rich stew.
- This particular recipe leans more toward a thick, comforting stew than a thin broth.
- If you prefer a thinner minestrone, feel free to splash in a little extra water.
- Just keep an eye on your mixing bowl and make sure not to exceed the MAX fill line!
- Minestrone naturally thickens over time as the starches from the veggies, beans, and pasta absorb the liquid.
- When reheating leftovers, simply add a splash of water or broth to thin it back out to your favorite consistency.
Minestrone
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Zutaten
- 1 Onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 20 g Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Carrot
- 2 Stangen Celery stalk
- 1 Potato Medium
- 1 Zucchini
- 2-3 tsp Vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 750 ml Water (approx.)
- 400 g Diced tomatoes Canned
- 50 g Tomato paste
- 100 g Small shell pasta
- 1 Glas Cannellini beans Drained weight 255 g
- 2 Scheiben Bacon (optional)
- Salt and pepper
For garnish:
- Fresh herbs
- Red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan
Zubereitung
- First up, prep the veggies! Peel and quarter the onion, and peel and halve the garlic clove.
- Next, peel and finely dice the carrot and potato. Chop the zucchini into small cubes, and thinly slice the celery.
- Place the beans in a colander, rinse under cool running water, and set aside to drain.
Instructions:
- Add the onion and garlic to the mixing bowl and chop 3 sec / speed 6. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and repeat once to get everything finely chopped.
- Pour in the olive oil and sauté without the measuring cup inserted 3 min / 100°C / speed 1.
- Add the remaining veggies (carrot, celery, potato, zucchini), canned tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, oregano, and water. Cook for 15 min / 100°C / reverse mode / speed 1. Place the simmering basket on top of the mixing bowl lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splatters. Just double-check that you don't exceed the MAX line!
- Once the timer goes off, add the pasta (give it a quick stir with a spoon to incorporate) and cook for another 12 min / 100°C / reverse mode / speed 1.
- While the soup is simmering, crisp up the bacon in a hot skillet and chop into bite-sized pieces. (Totally optional if you're keeping it vegetarian!)
- Finally, stir in the beans and crispy bacon and mix for 1 min / 100°C / reverse mode / speed 1.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, then ladle into warm bowls and top with fresh herbs and plenty of grated Parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Minestrone is a hearty Italian vegetable soup. Depending on your mood, it can be served as a lighter soup or a rich stew.
- This particular recipe leans more toward a thick, comforting stew than a thin broth.
- If you prefer a thinner minestrone, feel free to splash in a little extra water.
- Just keep an eye on your mixing bowl and make sure not to exceed the MAX fill line!
- Minestrone naturally thickens over time as the starches from the veggies, beans, and pasta absorb the liquid.
- When reheating leftovers, simply add a splash of water or broth to thin it back out to your favorite consistency.
