Hearty Tomato Minestrone with Elbow Macaroni

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Tomato Minestrone with Elbow Macaroni is a vegetarian Italian classic that combines a medley of fresh vegetables, creamy cannellini beans, and tender elbow macaroni in a rich tomato broth. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is perfect for cozy dinners and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread to soak up the delicious flavors.

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Overview

This hearty minestrone soup is a comforting blend of vegetables, beans, and pasta simmered in a rich tomato-based broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it's best enjoyed with a slice of toasted bread to soak up every flavorful drop.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 125 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons (tbsp) margarine
• 0.75 Cups onion, minced
• 0.5 Cups carrots, minced
• 0.25 Cups celery, minced
• 1 32 Ounces (oz) container chicken broth
• 1 19 Ounces (oz) can cannellini beans, drained
• 1 14.5 Ounces (oz) can stewed tomatoes
• 1.5 Cups potatoes, cubed
• 0.5 Cups cabbage, shredded
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) dried parsley
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) tomato paste
• 2 Whole garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.5 Cups elbow macaroni
• 0.5 Cups Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps

1. Melt the margarine in a heavy stockpot over medium heat. Add the minced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until they begin to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add the chicken broth, drained cannellini beans, stewed tomatoes, cubed potatoes, shredded cabbage, dried parsley, tomato paste, minced garlic, and salt to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender, approximately 1 hour.
4. Stir in the elbow macaroni and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
5. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!

Enjoy your Hearty Tomato Minestrone with Elbow Macaroni!