Homemade Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Homemade Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 beef shanks (1 1/2 lb.); 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 small onion, chopped; 2 large romaine leaves, torn in bite size pieces; 2 large red cabbage leaves, coarsely chopped; 1 medium baking potato, peeled and chopped; 1 medium carrot, chopped or sliced; 1 qt. water; 2 cans beef broth; 1/2 c. dried split peas; 1 Tbsp. salt or less to taste; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 medium stalks celery, chopped; 2 fresh or imported canned pear-shaped tomatoes, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 c. uncooked rotini (corkscrew-shaped pasta)

Servings: persons

2 beef shanks (1 1/2 lb.)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 large romaine leaves, torn in bite size pieces
2 large red cabbage leaves, coarsely chopped
1 medium baking potato, peeled and chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped or sliced
1 qt. water
2 cans beef broth
1/2 c. dried split peas
1 Tbsp. salt or less to taste
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 medium stalks celery, chopped
2 fresh or imported canned pear-shaped tomatoes, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 c. uncooked rotini (corkscrew-shaped pasta)

1
Remove bone and fat from beef shanks.
2
Cut beef into 1-inch pieces.
3
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium high heat.
4
Saute beef, garlic and onion until beef is light brown.
5
Stir in romaine, cabbage, potato and carrot.
6
Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until romaine is wilted.
7
Stir in remaining ingredients except rotini.
8
Heat to boiling, then reduce heat.
9
Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
10
Stir in rotini.
11
Add more water if needed. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until rotini is tender.
12
Remove bay leaf and serve!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 beef shanks (1 1/2 lb.), 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, 1/2 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Homemade Minestrone Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade Minestrone Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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