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Homemade Minestrone
A hearty vegetable and pasta soup topped with cheesy mozzarella croûtons that kids will love.
Healthy
Soup
Bacon
Pasta
Kid Friendly
Minestrone
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
786.1
kcal / serving
3144.2 kcal total
Carbs
72.2
g
per serving
288.6 g total
Fat
39.1
g
per serving
156.4 g total
Protein
35.5
g
per serving
142.1 g total
Cook Time
60
minutes
Serves
4
people
Dietary
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Ingredients
CondimentsSauces
30
g
Tomato Purée
Dairy
200
g
Mozzarella
Torn
GrainsCereals
100
g
Spaghetti
Broken into 2cm pieces
1
loaf
White Bread
Crusty, cut into thick slices
LegumesPulses
400
g
Haricot Beans
Canned, drained
Liquids
1
l
Beef Stock
Meat
150
g
Streaky Bacon
Diced
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
Peeled and finely chopped
1
piece
Bay Leaf
1
tsp
Thyme
Fresh leaves
1
handful
Parsley
Chopped fresh
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
For frying
15
ml
Olive Oil
For croûtons
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Large, peeled and sliced
4
stalk
Celery
Chopped
2
piece
Carrots
Peeled and diced
2
piece
Potatoes
Peeled and diced
400
g
Tomatoes
Chopped
Method
1
Fry onion, bacon, celery, garlic, and carrots in oil for 3 minutes until soft.
2
Add potatoes and fry for another 3 minutes.
3
Pour in stock and bring to a boil.
4
Stir in tomato purée and simmer for 45 minutes.
5
Add beans, herbs, chopped tomatoes, and spaghetti then cook until pasta is tender.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Drizzle bread slices with olive oil.
8
Fry one side of the bread in a hot griddle pan for 3 minutes.
9
Preheat the grill to high.
10
Top the uncooked side of the bread with mozzarella.
11
Grill for 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling.
12
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with a croûton.