Homemade Minestrone

A hearty vegetable and pasta soup topped with cheesy mozzarella croûtons that kids will love.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 786.1 kcals 3144.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 72.2 grams 288.6 grams
Fat 39.1 grams 156.4 grams
Protein 35.5 grams 142.1 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
200
g
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
Meat
150
g
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
Peeled and finely chopped
1
piece
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

Steps

  • Fry onion, bacon, celery, garlic, and carrots in oil for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Add potatoes and fry for another 3 minutes.
  • Pour in stock and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in tomato purée and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add beans, herbs, chopped tomatoes, and spaghetti then cook until pasta is tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle bread slices with olive oil.
  • Fry one side of the bread in a hot griddle pan for 3 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Top the uncooked side of the bread with mozzarella.
  • Grill for 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with a croûton.