Kids’ Minestrone Soup

A light, healthy Italian vegetable soup designed for kids to help prepare by chopping vegetables and flavoring the dish.

Vegetarian Healthy Soup Italian Kids

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

195.1

kcal / serving

780.4 kcal total

Carbs

30.9g

per serving

123.7 g total

Fat

3.2g

per serving

12.8 g total

Protein

10.7g

per serving

42.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

pinch

Sugar

To taste

CondimentsSauces

tsp

Tomato Purée

Fruits

tsp

Lemon Juice

To taste

GrainsCereals

Dried Pasta

Small shapes like orzo or stars

LegumesPulses

400

Cannellini Beans

Tinned

Liquids

600

Vegetable Stock

Reduced-salt

Meat

piece

Back Bacon

Cooked and chopped; can use ham

NutsSeeds

piece

Garlic

Finely chopped

tsp

Dried Oregano

Can use basil, thyme, or mixed herbs

bunch

Basil

Fresh; can use parsley

pinch

Black Pepper

Freshly ground

OilsFats

Olive Oil

For frying; can use butter instead

Vegetables

piece

Spring Onions

Can use a small leek instead

piece

Carrot

Peas

Frozen or fresh

Green Beans

Frozen or fresh

piece

Cabbage Leaves

Can use kale, spinach, or greens

400

Chopped Tomatoes

Tinned

Method

Chop all vegetables into tiny pieces.

Heat 5ml of oil in a large saucepan and fry onions for five minutes.

Add garlic, remaining vegetables, dried herbs, and tomato purée, then stir for one minute.

Pour in the tinned tomatoes and 600ml of stock then bring to a boil.

Add the pasta and beans or optional meat and cook for eight minutes.

Sample the soup and season with lemon juice, sugar, or pepper if desired.

Spoon into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped herbs.