Hearty Bacon and Beef Minestrone Soup

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Bacon and Beef Minestrone Soup warms up your evening with a comforting Italian classic that combines crispy bacon, tender ground beef, and a medley of fresh vegetables. This non-vegetarian dish is perfect for chilly evenings and can be customized with your favorite seasonal veggies. The rich flavors of tomato and herbs create a satisfying bowl that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

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Overview

This hearty and flavorful minestrone soup is packed with a variety of vegetables, bacon, and ground beef, making it a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this soup can be customized with your favorite vegetables and is best served with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Slices bacon
• 1 Cup onion, minced
• 4 Cloves garlic, minced
• 0.33 Pounds (lb) beef, ground
• 1 Cup celery, minced
• 1 Cup carrots, cubed
• 2 Cups tomato, pureed
• 2 14.5 Ounces (oz) cans tomatoes, stewed
• 1 14 Ounces (oz) can beef broth
• 1 10.5 Ounces (oz) can French onion soup, condensed
• 5 Cups water
• 0.25 Cups red wine
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) oregano, dried
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) basil, dried
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste
• 1 Cup zucchini, minced
• 2 Cups spinach, sliced
• 1 Cup spinach pasta, uncooked
• 1 15 Ounces (oz) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 0.25 Cups parsley, minced

Steps

1. In a large stock pot, cook the bacon until crispy, then drain off the fat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and ground beef to the pot. Cook until the onions are translucent and the beef is browned.
3. Stir in the celery, carrots, tomato puree, stewed tomatoes, beef broth, condensed French onion soup, water, red wine, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes.
4. Add the zucchini, spinach, uncooked spinach pasta, drained garbanzo beans, and parsley to the pot.
5. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
6. Serve hot with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Enjoy your Hearty Bacon and Beef Minestrone Soup!