Quick & Easy Minestrone Recipe

Name: Quick & Easy Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices Bacon, Cut In Thin Strips; 1 whole Onion, Chopped; 1/4 pounds Mushrooms, Sliced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Carrots, Sliced Or Chopped; 1 can Chicken Broth, 49 Ounces Total; 1 can Tomatoes, 1 Pound Total; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Basil; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Thyme; 4 ounces, weight Vermicelli Or Other Pasta; 1/2 pounds Snap Or Snow Peas, Ends And Strings Removed; 1 container Parmesan Cheese (to Top)

Servings: persons

2 slices Bacon, Cut In Thin Strips
1 whole Onion, Chopped
1/4 pounds Mushrooms, Sliced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 whole Carrots, Sliced Or Chopped
1 can Chicken Broth, 49 Ounces Total
1 can Tomatoes, 1 Pound Total
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Basil
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Thyme
4 ounces, weight Vermicelli Or Other Pasta
1/2 pounds Snap Or Snow Peas, Ends And Strings Removed
1 container Parmesan Cheese (to Top)

1
In soup pot, cook bacon over medium heat until it browns; remove from pot. To the bacon grease that remains, add onion, mushrooms, garlic, and carrots. Cook until the onion is soft and the carrots are slightly softened. Stir often to keep the garlic from burning. Add broth, tomatoes in liquid (coarsely chop them in the can with kitchen shears), salt, basil, thyme, and pepper. Bring to boil and cover. Once it boils, reduce the heat and simmer 15 minutes. Then, bring soup back to boiling and add the pasta (if using). Cook, uncovered, until the pasta is nearly tender, about 10 minutes. Add peas and boil for 2 minutes.
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Serve with cheese on top and well-buttered crusty bread on the side. Or sandwich bread. We won't judge.
3
(The key to this recipe is remembering that every vegetable in there is negotiable. Add potatoes, forgo the fresh pea pods, it will still taste great. My kids' favorite vegetable to add is zucchini. Go figure. Enjoy!)

562

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices Bacon, Cut In Thin Strips, 1 whole Onion, Chopped, 1/4 pounds Mushrooms, Sliced, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Quick & Easy Minestrone 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.

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Quick & Easy Minestrone

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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