Mama Kathy's Hearty Minestrone Soup
Mama Kathy's Hearty Minestrone Soup is a cozy, tomato-rich bowl layered with tender ground beef, sweet peas, earthy spinach, and al dente elbow macaroni. Italian seasoning and a touch of garlic bring warmth and depth, making it a comforting choice for chilly evenings or casual family dinners. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every last spoonful.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mama Kathy's Hearty Minestrone Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the beef is evenly browned and the onion is tender. Drain the grease.
- 2
Move the beef, onion, and garlic to a large pot. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, peas, carrots, spinach, bouillon cube, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add more water or tomato sauce as needed.
- 3
Stir the macaroni into the soup. Season with Italian seasoning. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender.
- Calories 542.02 kcal High 27%
- Protein 30.22 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 52.16 g 19%
- Total Fat 23.89 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 9.34 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.07 mg High 27%
- Sodium 802.1 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 10.78 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 12.6 g --
- Added Sugars 3.32 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 190.16 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 8.59 mg Good Source 48%
- Potassium 1063.42 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 60.94 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 29.34 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mama Kathy's Hearty Minestrone Soup is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Chopped Spinach, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 542.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mama Kathy's Hearty Minestrone Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Chopped Spinach, Diced Carrots, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mama Kathy's Hearty Minestrone Soup?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 542.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mama Kathy's Hearty Minestrone Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mama Kathy's Hearty Minestrone Soup healthy?
- Mama Kathy's Hearty Minestrone Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 542.02 calories and 30.22 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 802.1 mg (35% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.34 g (47% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.32 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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