A hearty minestrone packed with veggies, pasta, beans and Parmesan.
This Minestrone Soup is a total winner! You'll be blown away by the flavor—it's packed with veggies, pasta, beans, cheese, and delicious spices. It's hearty, comforting, and even good for you. What's not to love?
Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Total 55 min
Prepare veggies before you begin and set aside.
Drain and rinse white beans. Mash half of the beans and leave the other half whole. Set aside.
Cook bacon in a large soup pot until bacon has released its fat, 2 – 3 minutes. Add onion and saute until almost tender. (If bacon doesn't produce enough grease to keep the onions from sticking, add a little olive oil.) Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add carrots, celery, cabbage, zucchini, rosemary, parsley and basil to the pan. Cook and stir until veggies begin to wilt, about 5 – 8 minutes.
Add tomatoes, water, chicken bouillon, salt, beans, Parmesan cheese, and pasta. Cook until pasta is tender, about 16 – 20 minutes. Stir every few minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or keep warm in a crockpot until ready to serve.
If adding fresh herbs use the following: one 4-inch sprig rosemary, chopped; 1/4 cup packed parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup packed basil, chopped.
