How to Make MINESTRONE SOUP the Right Way

Minestrone soup is the most traditional Italian soup made in households all over Italy. Most families have their own version, but my absolute favourite is when the right mix of fresh vegetables and herbs come together in the pot and infuse to create the most mouth-watering broth - the most important part of the minestrone soup. Add some cracked pepper and a generous serve of pecorino cheese and you’ll warm hearts through every season!
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MINESTRONE SOUP | How to Make Vegetable Minestrone Soup
INGREDIENTS:
1 whole onion
1-2 carrots
1 Celery stalks
1 whole broccoli
1 zucchini
¼ pumpkin
½ Savoy cabbage (optional, you can also add rapini, chicory)
½ cauliflower
4 ripe tomatoes
200g - 7.01 oz lentils
200g - 7.01 oz Mixed beans
Fresh rosemary
Fresh parsley
Pecorino cheese
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper
Water
UTENSILS:
Large pot
Chopping board
Sharp knife
Tablespoon
Wooden spoon
Ladle
METHOD:
1. Minestrone soup is a classic, so start with the classic ingredients: carrots, celery and onion.
2. Chop the celery stalk, carrot and onion into cubes or small pieces. Hold on to the beautiful celery leaves and chop them up too!
3. Place a large pot onto the stove at a medium heat. Once it starts to warm, drizzle between 4-5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into it and leave to heat up.
4. When the oil is nice and warm, add the chopped celery, carrot and onion. Stir around, then add a sprig of fresh rosemary.
5. This process is called the “soffrito” and it is very important you let this cook through well, as it forms the base of the flavours for your minestrone soup.
6. Gently stir the soffrito every now and then to make sure they are moistened with oil and cooking well.
VINCENZO’S PLATE TIP: Minetrone soup can be made up of your choice of vegetables - and often turns out best when made with whatever you have left in the fridge!
7. While the soffrito is cooking, chop up the pumpkin, broccoli and zucchini into small chunks and try and keep the size similar for all the vegetables so they cook evenly and more or less at the same time!
8. Once the minestrone soup soffrito has been simmering for at least 10 minutes, add the pumpkin, broccoli and zucchini and stir them through.
9. Add just enough water to cover them. Then leave this to cook for 20 minutes with the lid on, again stirring every so often.
VINCENZO’S PLATE TIP: If you have stock you can also mix this in at this point to add even more flavour to the minestrone soup, instead of just plain water.
10. Next, cut up the rest of your vegetables. In this case, savoy cabbage, cauliflower and fresh tomatoes. An alternate option here is to use peeled tomatoes or a jar of Italian passata.
11. It’s now time to add lentils, mixed beans, tomatoes, savoy cabbage and cauliflower before once again covering the vegetables with water and leaving this to cook for 15 minutes, with the lid on top - and don’t forget to stir every 5 minutes!
12. Add a generous amount of salt and pepper to the minestrone soup and stir through well so all the ingredients are really well flavoured.
13. Turn off the stove after 15 minutes (or once your vegetables have softened), then sprinkle a generous amount of pecorino or parmesan cheese on top, chopped parsley and a generous serve of cracked pepper.
HOW TO SERVE
Using a ladle, scoop out a generous amount of minestrone soup into a bowl and sprinkle a small amount of fresh parsley and pepper on top. It is best served with some freshly grilled or toasted slices of bread on the side (which taste yummy dunked into the soup!
E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate…Enjoy!
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[@natalialopes719]

I am so glad to see someone make a soup with out a premade stock. That seems to be the style today and all these veggies make their own beautiful and delicious stock. This soup looks delicious!!

[@katherinefenn3627]

Made this for dinner. Best soup I have ever had. So authentic.

[@vincenzosplate]

great to hear 🤩 Super, I0m glad you loved this Minestrone recipe 😋 thank you!

[@bigoozz]

How does the "authentic" taste?

[@ooolgapak]

Vincenzo, i have discovered your channel few days ago! And i love it! I love your recipes! And you have the great humor! Grazie mille ❤️

[@vincenzosplate]

welcome aboard Olga 🙏🏻❤ Thank you so so much!

[@vincenzosplate]

Click on this link to READ and PRINT the written recipe www.vincenzosplate.com/recipe-items/minestrone-soup/

[@pantherGuenhwyvar]

Made it today, it is amazing 🤗 sending love from Croatia

[@vincenzosplate]

Hope you enjoyed it! 😍 Lots of love from Sydney

[@aydonblumoon7766]

One of my favourite soups. Thank you so much for enlightening me to make it from scratch, and authentic. Grazie

[@danimarino5653]

What a beautiful looking soup!! Reminds me of my mother’s!! Bravo!!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

I’m glad to bring back memories! Thank you Dani 😘

[@strujniudar5]

Always love to return to the video when making the soup. Thank you

[@algrella2093]

Great dish! I love when you do old fashioned plant based Italian dishes! I was raised on Ciambotta's 🇮🇹👌🏻

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh I love Ciambotta 😍

[@davorkazancev1608]

You show that cooking is LOVE

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh, so nice of you!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Great looking recipe Vincenzo. I'll have to try adding pumpkin to mine next time. Karen and I make minestrone often and I agree with you adding the rosemary at the beginning and cheese at the end. It makes it so much better! Happy New Year to you and the family!!!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you very much!

[@anupkumargoyal9601]

I made it today exactly as per your recipe and video. The best minestrone soup we have ever had. Easily beat the soup of the best Italian restaurants also... Amazing. Thanks a ton 🙏

[@vincenzosplate]

Wonderful! I just love to hear that 😍 grazie, I'm really glad you loved this recipe 😋

[@onisiforosonisiforou5903]

i love watching you man you are great really you are cheering me up God bless you this is the way to live life happy and joyful !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

I appreciate that! Thank you a lot my friend 🙏🏻❤

[@belleomalley1022]

Just eating mine now. Beautiful!

[@sherryelias3403]

I just made your soup!! It is absolutely delish!! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing recipes 💕💕💕

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow, thank you Sherry! I’m really happy you loved my recipe 😍😋

[@pauldaciuk3320]

But was it to die for?

[@NaturesFairy]

Thanks for the recipe. Nothing like a bowl of homemade soup on a cold winters night. I’ll make this for sure. Happy Sunday my friend.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you! This recipe is perfect for this time of the year 😍😋

[@pennywollett3953]

So good!! Thank you thank you thank you, simple and pure goodness!

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad you enjoyed it! Are you going to try this recipe?

[@pennywollett3953]

@@vincenzosplate yes, I did try it and I took your advice and used the veggies that I love! I especially liked the lentils instead of the pasta. Oh sooooo yummy, thanks so much.

[@leggettnada1]

Looks delicious.... going to share with family and friends. Thank you

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much, that’s great! ❤️

[@one4stevo]

O yer simply the best winter meal you can serve the family . Nice job

[@vincenzosplate]

Exactly, well said my friend

[@jacktaylor1516]

This is fantastic as always. Absolutely the best cooking channel on YT ❤️

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow thank you si much Jack! Are you going to make it?😋

[@jacktaylor1516]

Vincenzo's Plate Going to make it Thursday. Usually by then, I have a pretty big bunch of still fresh but leftover veggies from the week and this looks like a great way to use them. Looking forward to it!

[@lightningcat9327]

@@vincenzosplate hey I never tried but this seems like vegetable based indian curry with out too many masalas(herbs)....must be tasty will try this way soon..thank 😋 you Chef....

[@jackiemorrison4364]

I love this. Thank you. Hullo from Aberdeen, Scotland.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you Jackie! Hello from Sydney

[@felicityclulow9383]

Looks absolutely delicious 😋

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you 😋 Did you try this recipe?

[@johnblossom8447]

I haven’t had minestrone for awhile. I have to try this recipe. It looks amazing.

[@vincenzosplate]

Please make it 😋 I'm sure you will love it!

[@joanneborelli7586]

The Best Minestrone!!!!!!! Number 1You Tube Channel!!!!! We Are sooo happy to see this recipe‼️‼️‼️✝️☺️☺️🇮🇹

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you Joanne 🤩 I’m happy to hear that ❤️

[@MARtinha_]

happy 2020 and especially for your grandmother. Surely, I will make this soup full of flavors. Grazie per la ricetta 🙏

[@vincenzosplate]

Tank you, and happy 2020 to you too! Hoping you’ll enjoy this recipe ❤️

[@Phyllinx9670]

This mixture of vegetables is dealiscious! I cooked it these days when it was pretty cold outside. The whole pot was eaten up in an instance. I didn't use the dried beans though. Yummy. Yummy. ☺️

[@vincenzosplate]

oh, Minestrone soup is perfect for the cold season, it warms the heart ❤ so good!

[@veronicahafstad7299]

Super. Thanks for resipe.

[@vincenzosplate]

My pleasure! Are you going to try it? 😋

[@polarbearsrus6980]

Thank you, I'm making it tomorrow!!!🤩

[@vincenzosplate]

That's great to hear! 🍽️👨‍🍳 Enjoy cooking and have a fantastic meal tomorrow! If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[@patriciasmiderle9181]

Great Vincenzo...looks delicious 😋!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for the compliment! Hope you give this recipe a try and let me know how it turns out 😊🍴

[@bobluhrs]

Oh boy! Can't wait to try this.

[@cupcakezinger717]

This looks amazing!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

It is 😍😍

[@bjay1956]

Got to love this soup, awesoem here my friend, thanks for the recipe

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you! Hope you’ll try it soon 😋 Enjoy!

[@dpistoltube]

I can't wait to make this, healthy and delicious. I've never tried lentils and pumpkin in it...yum

[@vincenzosplate]

Lentils and pumpkin make this minestrone definitely perfect! Try it and let me know 😍

[@alyswilliams9571]

Watched the video, went into the kitchen, made the soup with a slightly different selection of vegetables, ate with gusto. Delicious.

[@vincenzosplate]

wow this is amazing 😍 I'm super glad you loved it

[@thebaldchef14]

Vincenzo, I am a big soup guy! I loved your Minestrone recipe! It looked oh so yummy! Nice job!

[@vincenzosplate]

Then you have to try it, definitely 😍

[@anthea1017]

Wow it looks so good 😍😍😍

[@vincenzosplate]

oh, it tastes really good 😋 this is a must try recipe!

[@noamto]

I love the Ministronzo soup!

[@vincenzosplate]

This is a great soup for the chilly days.

[@andreawilson1259]

Loved this recipe 😊

[@vincenzosplate]

I'm thrilled you loved the recipe! It's always a pleasure to hear positive feedback. Have you tried any of my other recipes yet? Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to see on the channel! 🍽️😄

[@KallionKasvatti]

Looks great. I love minestrone!

[@vincenzosplate]

same here! You should try making it!

[@KallionKasvatti]

@@vincenzosplate Yes. I made it just recently. After starting to watch your channel (from January 23) I have made several delicious italian food (with no experience really). My wife loves my cookings and encourages me to try more recipes. Also I try to learn italian, it so beautiful language. Greetings to everyone, greetings to Nonna!

[@lynnzzh9291]

Wowwww im going to try cooking this todayyyy😉

[@vincenzosplate]

wooow please do!! This is super good, I'm sure you will like it 😋😋

[@davorkazancev1608]

Vicenzo you are the best

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@mucka9999]

Vincenzo,lovely recipe just finished my plate I love it,used everything you did except the pecorino I’ve used parmesan instead.😍

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad you enjoyed it 😍 great job! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Ramyapad19]

Yum looks delicious i am making this soon perfect for raining days in Singapore drooling over my samsung gslaxy j4 love your recipes making me hungry Thanks Ramya

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you Ramya! Are you going to try this recipe? 😋

[@umityavuz1830]

You always make me cheer and laugh❤

[@vincenzosplate]

I'm delighted to bring some joy to your day! 😄❤️ Keep smiling and cooking up delicious dishes! 🍝👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@jamesgrounds4098]

Well done! I expected to see Pasta, but, I’m not disappointed.

[@davidollino8105]

I was waiting for you to add stock chef but you don’t need to . I never knew that thanks for this recipe.

[@vincenzosplate]

My pleasure David! Are you going to try it? 😋

[@davidollino8105]

@@vincenzosplate l made it Tonight and l think l done a great job thank you

[@sadaf3471]

I'm definitely going to try this I love Italian cuisines.

[@vincenzosplate]

yes please try them and let me know 😍 I'm sure you will love this recipe 🤤

[@sadaf3471]

@@vincenzosplate I try this recipe and my siblings love Minestrone soup, this is for the first time I cook and it goes amazing thanks to you. Looking forward for more nice recipes😇

[@alexanderj.9884]

I'm a beginner chef and I think I'm going to make all your recipes in my home for me .

[@TitaT]

Thanks Vincezo!

[@vincenzosplate]

my pleasure bella! Please try this recipe soon 😋

[@giovannaiamele8782]

Bravo!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Grazie Giovanna ❤️

[@puessi2512]

Ciao Vicenzo! I just made your Minestrone soup today, I have to say that I didn't have beans so instead I added chickpeas I hope you approve it because it was delicious! Oh and the touch of pecorino just took it to the next level! Maraviglia! Grazie mile!

[@vincenzosplate]

I love to hear that! Of course I approve the choice of chickpeas, everyone is free to add what they want in the Minestrone!

[@rifaifadlytahuna7432]

My fovourite

[@vincenzosplate]

yummy

[@johnbull1152]

Awesome stuff sir!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you kindly! Are you going to make it?

[@johnbull1152]

@@vincenzosplate oh definitely!

[@deco180]

Making it tomorrow, it looks amazing

[@60frederick]

Thank you for thinking of us from Europe who are sitting in the cold weather - The Ministrone soup - It looks so delicious. Thank you, Suzanne and Vincenzo, for sharing your video with us.

[@vincenzosplate]

I always have a thought for you ❤️

[@barbaranapravnik6364]

Yummy!!

[@vincenzosplate]

So good!

[@sandravissani4551]

Grazie per questa riceta

[@vincenzosplate]

Grazie a te Sandra!

[@doctorteethomega]

The cabbage is my favorite part of minestrone. And I agree that lentils work better than pasta. Looks delicious.

[@vincenzosplate]

Many thanks!

[@doctorteethomega]

@@vincenzosplate I recommended your channel to my brother. He admires your charm and charisma.

[@Parmesana]

it is always a great thing to make when it is cold out..that and a hunk of bread with butter

[@vincenzosplate]

You’re absolutely right! 😋

[@initdialog]

Trying it next.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for the support! Let me know how it turns out 😉👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@initdialog]

​​​@@vincenzosplate I made it finally. Used a stock with bone, leftover parmesan/grana padano rinds and left over guanciale skin. Also added some dill and bayleaf for flavour with basil tomato paste. Turned out good.

[@vandos111]

Vincenzo: “you can change the recipe” Me: “have u been replaced by aliens???”

[@vincenzosplate]

Ahahahaha no, the minestrone has simply no original recipe, so you can vary the ingredients as you like

[@shutout951]

Vincenzo, blink twice if they're putting creme in your carbonara

[@suzie_lovescats]

Hahaha 🤣

[@valeriozoncheddu1033]

Just admit it Vincenzo you have been replaced by aliens

[@valeriozoncheddu1033]

Hahaha Hahaha 😁🤣🤣🤣😉

[@susanb5058]

Hey Vincenzo, how are you!?! That is a beautiful soup, my mouth is watering now 😋!!! Love your video. Please tell Nonna I said hello 😊

[@vincenzosplate]

Hi Susan, I’m fine, how about you? 😘

[@susanb5058]

Vincenzo's Plate I’m doing well too, thanks! Have a great weekend! 🤗

[@mikeoxmaul837]

This will be first minestrone I ever eat!

[@vincenzosplate]

oh really? I hope you'll love it!

[@megadonald1982]

Non ce che da dire solo ottimo!

[@vincenzosplate]

Grazie infinite ❤️

[@rebeccaschadt7136]

So tasty!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Yummy! Are you going to try this Minestrone Rebecca? 😋

[@rebeccaschadt7136]

@@vincenzosplate Yup!

[@mvincent62]

Looks like an a amazing recipe! I am making my first minestrone tomorrow and I have a question: the mixed beans - have they also been soaked, for the same amount of time as the lentils?

[@mattchittle8092]

I like to add a nice cup of Cabernet. I've found that it takes the wonderful soup to an even higher level.

[@vincenzosplate]

Sounds great! I have to try 😋

[@infiniter4in178]

Oh my, this looks sooo good!

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh, it tastes even better 😋

[@infiniter4in178]

@@vincenzosplate I will try it soon, currently I am working my way through your Pasta videos😋

[@annastefanelli-schmidt4725]

Love your accent!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you! 😃

[@fuglbird]

I love minestrone! I also love borscht, goulash soup, bouillabaisse, lobster bisque and some less known soups made from local products in my area. I don't think minestrone is the world's favourite soup, but it's very popular in Italy. I found several world soup ranking lists on the internet. Minestrone was in top ten in a few of them and in top 50 in most of the others, but never number one. That will not stop me from enjoying it!

[@vincenzosplate]

Absolutely, enjoy what you love! 🥣 Minestrone is a comforting classic, and everyone has their own soup favorites. Variety is the spice of life! 🍲🇮🇹😊

[@greenacresKingFamilyAdventues]

Almost exactly like mine but I cook longer in crock pot and use homemade vegetable stock that I make from my kitchen scapes no cauliflower sometimes cabbage but we usually add spinach a few basil leaves and 1 clove of garlic

[@lindab34]

Ciao Vincenzo. Have you made the lovely thick borlotti bean soup please. I can't find yours on YT. Grazie.

[@joanodonnell2646]

I am wondering why you did not put any garlic, basil, or any other italian seasonings. I always include those in my soup. Also many minestrone soups include cheese rinds for added flavor. Your soup looked fabulous. I just found your channel today. I am looking forward to more videos from you. 💟

[@vincenzosplate]

Ciao Joan in the video I said I usually use the parmigiano rind but my wife doesn't like it so i didn't use it..also yes you can add any ingredients you like. Usually basil is not fresh in.winter so I don't use it but you can literally use any vegetable/ingredients you like. Thank you very much. Have a nice Sunday. We just finished a big italian feast with family

[@enzojaravata6341]

Uuummm!yuuuummmmyyyy

[@vincenzosplate]

Super delicious

[@yuliadannoehl529]

I tried this today and the result was amazing! Unfortunately, I couldn't get all of the ingredients and at the end my pot was too small, so I had to leave out the cabbage and the cauliflower, and I had to replace the pumpkin through the sweet potato. Still, I loved it so much! Thanks for sharing and warm greetings from Germany ❤

[@vincenzosplate]

Vielen Dank for trying out the minestrone soup, and I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it despite the ingredient adjustments. Cooking is an art, and you've added your own brushstrokes to the canvas! Thanks for sharing, and warm greetings from Italy to Germany! 🍲🇮🇹🇩🇪

[@jmkass]

God that looks good...

[@vincenzosplate]

It surely is, fit for the lazy afternoon or during days when it rains. What a vibe.

[@TheJustina10]

What size is that pot in littes do you think, thank you

[@brokentombot]

It's good to know I can add in whatever veggies I want. I think the mirepoix and tomatoes are essential though. I like to use kidney beans, black beans, and great northern beans. I would do kale in there too maybe in place of the broccoli or cabbage. I think it is nice to add noodles but it is healthier to avoid the carbs. I'd this with a steak though lol.

[@vincenzosplate]

exactly Tom, you can add the vegetable you prefer so you will surely love this minestrone! 😋

[@walter4796]

Rosemary and pecorino goes very well

[@vincenzosplate]

Rosemary and pecorino are indeed a fantastic combination of flavors to enhance many dishes, especially those in Italian cuisine. Their earthy and savory notes can complement a wide range of ingredients. Whether it's in pasta, roasted meats, or even as a topping for focaccia bread, these two ingredients can elevate the taste of your dishes. Enjoy experimenting with them in your cooking! 🌿🧀🍝😊

[@walter4796]

@@vincenzosplate ya I know it from your videos that you pecorino fan 😂 I think the key here is slow simmering for this soup

[@cherilynnfisher5658]

"Ciao baby"! "YUM"!

[@vincenzosplate]

Have you tried this recipe?

[@cherilynnfisher5658]

@@vincenzosplate Yes! I have a strange but wonderful custom In my home; Thursday it's "Italian Day" here. I spend the entire day listening to Italian music (mostly Vivaldi), and preparing Italian food. "YUM"! This is cheaper than therapy and probably more effective. Since I found you, I have learned much and have been inspired to prepare your delicious dishes as often as possible. I am especially impressed with the "secret ingredient" in all your dishes; "LOVE". "Ciao baby"!🥰

[@martynaweryk5925]

well I guess I know what I will cook next week or maybe even this weekend :D

[@vincenzosplate]

yayy, I'm sure you will love this recipe 😋 Please make it and let me know!

[@martynaweryk5925]

@@vincenzosplate I‘ll post it on my IG when I make it 😍

[@neytiriavatar140]

Love you and your cooking and this minestrone looks amazing and surely will try it. Sorry the music in the background is too loud and disturbing while talking. Protect your back by elevating your work table ❤

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate your support and will definitely take your suggestions into consideration. Enjoy making the minestrone! 🍲😊

[@neytiriavatar140]

@@vincenzosplate 🤗

[@livestocknetwork320]

Pumpkins are out of season at the moment. Am using onions, celery, swede, carrots, red bell pepper and potato here. Also using onion purée as a base...

[@michelewalter1939]

I'm surprised there are no leafy herbs or spinach or something. Looks yummy!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Indeed, classic carbonara focuses on simple ingredients. However, adding leafy herbs or spinach can bring a refreshing twist to the dish! Experiment and enjoy the delightful flavors. Buon appetito! 🍝🌿

[@andylovesbats4566]

One question chef - can I also use red lentils? Will it affect the final taste of the soup in any way?

[@vincenzosplate]

of course, you can use all the vegetables and legumes you want 😋

[@kaseimir]

This is my next "Vincenzo Project" ;)

[@vincenzosplate]

Amazing comfort food. Enjoy it

[@kaseimir]

A complete success but I think I overloaded it a bit with too much cabbage. But it tasted DELICIOUS!! :)

[@spoudaois4535]

What size is the Dutch oven?

[@suzie_lovescats]

I personally would put some vegetable stock in there and some pasta shells or some other pasta because to me it’s not minestrone soup without the pasta 🤔

[@vincenzosplate]

sounds delicious

[@suzie_lovescats]

@@vincenzosplate Yes 🥣😋❤️

[@GrikWorldNomad]

Me too!

[@francescabrandes3193]

Pasta in minestrone is an American thing! If you go to Italy you will never find it in there

[@suzie_lovescats]

@@francescabrandes3193 Actually some Italians do use pasta. I’ve seen videos of actual Italians making the soup that way.

[@tinaalberizzi2095]

The mixture of celery, onion and carrots is called soffritto. It can be bought frozen from the supermarket but I prefer freshly made ones...🤩🤩🤩

[@vincenzosplate]

freshly ones always better!

[@matejmahkovic]

@@vincenzosplate That really depends. Locally produced produce that is in season is always better no questions asked. After that things start to get a bit murky. Local produce that is then cryogenically frozen (-70/80 C) or even machine frozen (-40 C) is of a very high quality. After that comes produce that had to travel half of the globe to your table, and actually ripens in transit with the help of additives, but technically is fresh (it has half of the flavour and even lover than that for nutrition). And the last stage is produce that had to travel a very long way and was then frozen and after that shipped to the chosen destination (sadly this is what a lot of frozen food consists of).

[@ignalinautyan6005]

Thanking heavens for Eurospin opening in my country and their frozen sofritto.

[@stephengardiner9867]

I have made a few variations of Minestrone over the years, some of which used chicken leg and thigh meat. Was it originally a vegetable-only dish? I have not used pumpkin. I have used proper turnips (not the huge "swedes" or rutabagas but the small white ones with the purple tops). Otherwise, the carrot, celery, onion, zucchini, and beans are there.

[@vincenzosplate]

Great variations! Minestrone traditionally was veg-based. Pumpkin adds a lovely twist. Those small white turnips sound perfect. Keep experimenting, it's all about taste and tradition! 🍲🥕🥒🇮🇹

[@alfonsoportugal6754]

Interesting to see that you didn't use any pasta, like rottini for example. Great recipe!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad you liked it! Are you going to make this Minestrone recipe? 😋

[@alfonsoportugal6754]

@@vincenzosplate i did it, my family loved it, especially with the broccoli and cauliflower, I never cooked it like that before. I grated a bit of parmigiano reggiano on top. and it was : oh yeah, oh yeah, great!!

[@Shambhalaaa81]

Love your videos, but one thing: Peccorino Cheese is not counted as vegetarian (also Parmigiano), cause of the rennet. So if people want to go vegetraian, they should use cheese which is made with microbial rennet

[@vincenzosplate]

You're absolutely right! Using cheese made with microbial rennet is a great option for those following a vegetarian diet. Thanks for pointing that out! 🌱🧀

[@primaitalia6586]

Who cares about vegans and vegetarians? Seriously. Parmigiano Reggiano is absolutely essential to this soup.

[@anthonycolati5347]

Bello pls pasta fagiole recepy my papa would make the best pasta fagiole but it's good fresh but way better the next it's like pasta riscaldata omg

[@vincenzosplate]

Here you can find my Pasta e fagioli recipe www.vincenzosplate.com/recipe-items/pasta-e-fagioli/

[@GEOHHADDAD]

Lovely dish. I prefer white beans over lentils an more greens (escarole, kale and chard) and garlic in after carrots, celery, fennel and and leek. I use a huge bunch of herbs (rosemary, thyme and sage) but like you remove them before serving. I also use more tomatoes than you and will sometimes use a bit of crushed canned tomatoes as well. I bet if I tried your pumpkin trick, I wouldn't need that. Next time! .

[@vincenzosplate]

Your variation sounds fantastic, adding your personal touch to the dish! 🍲😊 Experimenting with ingredients is part of the fun in cooking. Enjoy your next attempt, and maybe the pumpkin will be a game-changer! 🎃👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@alexanderj.9884]

❤

[@vincenzosplate]

the best comfort food! 😍

[@alexanderj.9884]

@@vincenzosplate my mother live in Rome and make minestrone. I like it .She put parmigiano instead of pecorino.

[@claudias6924]

This soup is AMAZINF!!! However, I felt as if it needed rice or a pasta as a side

[@vincenzosplate]

Nope this is delicious as it is 😋

[@prettyzen2]

stirring through some small cooked pasta into the individual bowls is nice. I use a little chilli & vegata seasoning too with finely chopped parsley

[@kylepaup]

Is it okay to add a meat to minestrone? This looks delicious how it is though!

[@vincenzosplate]

Certainly! Minestrone is quite flexible, and you can add meat if you prefer. Traditionally, it's a vegetable-based soup, but adding meat like diced pancetta, ground beef, or Italian sausage can give it a heartier flavor. It's all about personal preference and creating a version that you enjoy. Buon appetito! 🥄🍲🇮🇹😋

[@jarkaharmanova9594]

🤤

[@vincenzosplate]

This is sooo good 🤤

[@jarkaharmanova9594]

@@vincenzosplate I was so long searching for your recepie of your Minestrone 🙏 and i find it, look great, but i like it with more pasata tomatto 🤤

[@srishtin.2393]

Is it okay if we use some other oil instead of olive oil?

[@vincenzosplate]

Mmh, the olive one is the best for cooking

[@srishtin.2393]

@@vincenzosplate okay thank you so much!

[@unbindingfloyd]

I tried making this tonight. It tast very good but mine looked a bit more yellowish instead of orange. I guess thats because I used a butter squash instead of the pumpkin?

[@vincenzosplate]

Yes, the color can vary depending on the type of squash used. Using butternut squash instead of pumpkin might result in a slightly different color. Glad it tasted good! 👍🍽️

[@unbindingfloyd]

@@vincenzosplate Oh ok. Thanks dude.

[@Davyjones5454]

Can I put meat in this recipe ?