Judy's Hearty Vegetable Minestrone Soup
Judy's Hearty Vegetable Minestrone Soup brims with tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion simmered in herbed vegetable stock, with tomatoes and kidney beans adding body and richness. A final handful of kale softens into the broth, giving a fresh, earthy finish. Ideal for cozy weeknights or a comforting lunch, it offers a robust, homestyle Italian flavor in every bowl.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion turns translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Pour the vegetable stock over the vegetable mixture; season with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir the tomatoes, potatoes, and kidney beans into the stock mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes. Add the kale and continue cooking until the kale wilts, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 158.04 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.44 g Low Source
- Carbs 26.63 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.62 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.65 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 558.49 mg High
- Fiber 3.97 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.49 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 115.41 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source
- Potassium 634.98 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1136.93 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 33.65 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Judy's Hearty Vegetable Minestrone Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 158.04 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Judy's Hearty Vegetable Minestrone Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Judy's Hearty Vegetable Minestrone Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Diced Potatoes, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Judy's Hearty Vegetable Minestrone Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Judy's Hearty Vegetable Minestrone Soup?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 158.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Judy's Hearty Vegetable Minestrone Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
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