Autumn Harvest Minestrone from Northern Italy (Gluten-Free)
This cozy minestrone layers tender cranberry beans, pumpkin, and seasonal vegetables with fresh oregano and rosemary for a herbaceous, warming bowl. The gluten-free pasta adds satisfying body while Parmigiano-Reggiano finishes it with a savory, nutty richness. Serve Autumn Harvest Minestrone from Northern Italy (Gluten-Free) on a cool evening or for a comforting weekend dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Autumn Harvest Minestrone from Northern Italy (Gluten-Free), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the cranberry beans in a large container, cover with several inches of cool water, and let soak for 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
- 2
Shred the carrot, yellow onion, celery, and red pepper in a food processor to make a sofrito mixture.
- 3
Heat oil in a 7-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the sofrito mixture and sauté until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the soaked beans, potatoes, diced carrots, zucchini, pumpkin, and diced onion. Cook and stir until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add oregano, rosemary, and the bay leaf. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the oil and seasonings.
- 4
Add enough broth to cover the vegetables by 1 inch. Close the pressure cooker lid and bring it up to pressure, about 10 minutes. Cook for an additional 10 minutes from the first whistle.
- 5
Allow the pressure to release naturally and remove the lid, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt if needed. Add additional broth to allow for cooking the pasta. Bring to a boil and add the pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Add more boiling broth if needed during cooking.
- 6
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with minced hot pepper and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Calories 354.15 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 12.97 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 52.28 g 19%
- Total Fat 11.84 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.66 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.8 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 1013.98 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 8.99 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 8.99 g --
- Added Sugars 1.13 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 219.82 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 531.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 455.74 mcg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin C 25.63 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
About This Recipe
Autumn Harvest Minestrone from Northern Italy (Gluten Free) is made with 19 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Cranberry Beans, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 354.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Autumn Harvest Minestrone from Northern Italy (Gluten-Free) made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Cranberry Beans, Diced Carrots, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Autumn Harvest Minestrone from Northern Italy (Gluten-Free)?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 354.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Autumn Harvest Minestrone from Northern Italy (Gluten-Free) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Autumn Harvest Minestrone from Northern Italy (Gluten-Free) healthy?
- Autumn Harvest Minestrone from Northern Italy (Gluten-Free) has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 354.15 calories and 12.97 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1013.98 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.66 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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