Minestrone With Broccoli Recipes

MINESTRONE WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add sausage; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up meat, until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add 4 cups water and the broth to pot. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often, until pasta is barely tender, about 6 minutes. Add broccoli, tomatoes, and salt. Simmer until broccoli is tender, about 4 minutes. Ladle soup into shallow bowls, and top with cheese.

EASY MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add vegetable broth, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until carrots are soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add pasta and zucchini. Cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in beans, kale, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and allow soup to cool slightly. Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

CLASSIC MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrot, celery, garlic and rosemary until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce, beans and 2 1/2 cups water. Add broth, zucchini, pasta and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and additional parsley, if desired.