(Easy Minestrone Soup Recipes)

Unknown to most people who believe there is only one type minestrone soup, but in fact there are different types depending on what region the recipe is from. Here you will find a few different recipes with easy to follow instructions.

Minestrone with Pasta and Beans

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the pancetta, celery, carrots and onions and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are softened. Add the garlic and tomatoes, breaking them up well with a spoon. Pour in the stock. Add salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Half cover the pan, lower the heat and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.

Drain the beans and add them to the pan with the Macaroni. Bring to a boil again. Cover, lower the heat and continue to simmer for about 20 more minutes. Check the consistency and add more stock if necessary. Stir in the parsley and taste for seasoning.

Serve hot, sprinkle with plenty of Parmesan cheese. This makes a meal in itself if served with chunks of crusty Italian bread.

Summer Minestrone

Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onions and cook gently, until softened. Stir in the sun dried tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, zucchini, squash, diced potatoes and garlic. Mix well and cook gently for 10 minutes, uncovered, shaking the pan frequently to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the base.

Pour in the stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, half cover the pan and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender. Add more stock if necessary. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil and half the cheese. Taste for seasoning. Serve hot, sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

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