Simple Vegetarian Minestrone Soup | The Mediterranean Dish

Flavorful tomato broth with piney rosemary, lots of fresh herbs, and Parmesan rind. An easy recipe that you can adapt to whatever vegetables you have on hand.
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INGREDIENTS:
🔹 1/4 extra virgin olive oil (see our olive oil options above)
🔹 1 small yellow onion, chopped
🔹 2 carrots, chopped
🔹 2 celery stalks, diced
🔹 4 garlic cloves, minced
🔹 1 zucchini or yellow squash, diced
🔹 1 cup green beans, fresh or frozen, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, if needed
🔹 Salt and pepper
🔹 1 tsp paprika
🔹 1/2 tsp rosemary
🔹 1 15-oz can crushed tomatoes
🔹 6 cups broth (vegetable or chicken broth)
🔹 1-inch Parmesan cheese rind (optional)
🔹 1 bay leaf
🔹 2 to 3 springs fresh thyme
🔹 1 15-oz can kidney beans
🔹 Large handful chopped parsley
🔹 Handful fresh basil leaves
🔹 Grated Parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)
🔹 2 cups already cooked small pasta such as ditalini or elbow pasta

[@luzmmontero1237]

LOVE HOW EASY YOU SOUND TO MAKE THIS MINESTRONE SOUP !!TY

[@natalieayala2008]

I made this and it was delicious!! No pasta just veg and beans and was still very hearty! Made it homemade veggie broth 😋

[@pinkblueandgold2337]

MineSTROneeeeee I’m cooking this today. So excited.

[@Mudball2006]

I made this recipe...the best Minestrone soup I ever had. Thank you for sharing your recipes.

[@CS-zw5im]

This looks so good! Can't wait to try it!

[@davidcaldwell3526]

I've followed your video several times making this minestrone recipe, and it's fantastic. I freeze the leftovers and enjoy them several more times before they're gone. Top quality video also, so count me as a fan.

[@MoiMoiMoi15]

Looks scrumptious! Making it tomorrow!!

[@rudysmith6293]

Superb presentation! Thank you!

[@dreamweaver1832]

Finally healthy recipes for soups! ♥️

[@nomed187]

Thanks for the recipe 🙂👍

[@lavinialeitan1677]

I tried a few of your recipes and I love them!!!

[@ModernClassic4953]

Simple and delicious, thank you.

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i love this!! thank you for sharing.

[@soseniacruz7899]

New subscriber here Filipina working in Dubai your recipes helped me a lot especially during this Ramadan season thank you ❤❤❤

[@tarquinbullocks1703]

Excellent demonstration! ("We fish it out later...no big deal.") And it is my Sunday afternoon recipe for today. So glad I kept my parmesan rinds...

[@jim6827]

Looks great 👍

[@rachaelflores3810]

An excellent vegetable dish to use for meal prepping! Thanks

[@aurorarosacia6534]

My favorite Italian soup❤️

[@jeanneamato8278]

The color is so rich.

[@samana85]

Amazing recipe, loved it. Even tho couldn't use parmesan cheese it tasted just fine. Thanks for sharing

[@mimihouston557]

The taste, the smell sooooo good

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@seyoumalemseged8182]

Thank you

[@bhartibawani1878]

Yummy!!

[@villadelamontagne]

looks amazing, I will try it soon thanks!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Please do!

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you only have 29k subs? you deserve much more i love your happy energy!! 💛

[@whatchef]

That looked like a really nice dish. Something I've never tried but would enjoy that I think. Nice 👍

[@zaitonphotons]

Love your recepi ❤️❤️❤️

[@med1pilot1956]

Suzy, you are my all time favorite KZbin personality. Your recipes are ALL delicious and healthy, and you are soooo much fun. I wish you did live shows so we could see you and talk to you.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

med1pilot1956 thank you so much! Hopefully we’ll be able to do some live shows in the near future. Really appreciate it 🙏

[@nanfeliciano5465]

ty looks yummy and simple...

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Enjoy!

[@The_Darkest_Knight319]

Suzy thanks for showing this recipe, it's funny I was just thinking that you and I make minestrone the same way. I like the way you take a recipe and simplify it and yet there's so much depth( flavors) Keep up the good work.

[@elzizgor]

So entertaining an informative presentation or what looks like a delicious meal 🍴😋 Thank you!!!

[@eliseomata1875]

Your dishes are AMAZING!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thanks!

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OMG I really like everything you make. Cheers!

[@sharonbrewer2243]

Yummy yesss

[@TiffanyCharity]

The best

[@mimihouston557]

I made it. It’s so delicious thank you

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

My pleasure 😊

[@theresaruble66]

Tried this today. The flavor is awesome!!!!! Thank you for sharing your recipe! 😋🙂

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

My pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@jangachaudhary6562]

Great ❤

[@sharonbrewer2243]

Yummy

[@toniametoyer-ceesay248]

One of my favorite soups 😋 Your recipes have really helped me with transitioning my diet. Thanks for sharing 💞💓💗

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thank you so much 🙏 I’m so happy to hear it

[@maddyyy5444]

Good soup

[@claudia98042]

I did it last night!!!!!! It was so good!!!! Thanks for the recipe👏👏👏👏

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

So glad you liked it!

[@abbeyp8834]

😘 You are truly amazing!! 💕 Thanks you.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

You’re so kind ❤️❤️

[@Katka8]

nice recipe

[@ritacaruana2689]

Really love your minestrone....I'm going to cook it like yours. Grazie. Ciao

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Have fun!

[@sheismelody]

Can't wait to make this one look delicious 🥰😋

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Enjoy!

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I think I am in love 😍

[@Robin7-26]

I just made this recipe and it is so delicious!❤❤

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Glad you liked it!!

[@jinamansour675]

The best minestrone I have ever tried! You are fabulous. Molto Bellissimo 😋😋😋

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

❤️

[@susanfarnsworth9900]

I actually started a special notebook with your recipes, they are all so delicious. I am going to add this one, it looks simple and delicious. I love the tip about cooking the pasta in advance. You are funny, talented and beautiful.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Susan Farnsworth thank you for the kind comment ❤️🙏 I am so happy you’re enjoying the recipes. Hope you are following on the blog as we’ll TheMediterraneanDish.com 😊

[@kriskris1927]

Its my first visit on Your channel, and i think i love YOU 😆

[@patrickflynn2177]

WOW. I like you. I am a fan.... Im cooking this today.

[@Hockeyfan9884]

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[@jamesdaple9951]

Sultry Beautiful lady just like the Delicious soup! Thanks for your recipe and smile

[@weho45]

You are so amazing, love your voice, energy and body language. food looks so tasty. I am going to try this one in particular. love minestrone.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Aw thanks Ivan! You are so kind!

[@rosaynwarwick7216]

My secret ingredient besides Parmesan cheese rinds is two tablespoons tomato paste! The paste adds a delicious umami flavor plus thicken the soup a bit! Lastly, we finish our soup with grated Parmesan cheese and your EVOO!

[@Shroedinger73]

Great recipe for a cold Michigan day 😛😉 Ingredients & spices were spot on 👍🏻 Sadly didn’t have any basil , subbed oregano for it. Used vegan Parmesan and a bit less oil and came out delicious. Thanks for another great recipe 🥰

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Ah I don’t miss those cold winter days in Grand Rapids, MI! Glad it turned out!

[@antoniettemusolino1317]

Suzy you mean business with the apron 😁👍 Bella minestrone soup 🍲

[@bethbilous4720]

Where can I buy your apron??? Love it. And thanks for the tip of cooking pasta seperate so they dont (drink) the soup. Game changer for me.

[@tomparsley7150]

you could repeat the "minestrone" into my ears even while sleeping

[@unioneitaliana7107]

Your pronunciation is very good, Americans tend to kill our language pronouncing Italian words very badly. It's minestrone, like you said! Not minestrÓn or minestronEE. But as a native Italian I can say that pasta inside is not mandatory and Italians do not add a whole can of tomatoes (it's not a red soup). Greetings from Italy. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@shinjinisarana09]

I loved the way to talk to the camera

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thank you!

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Fantastic... I bet it smells so good😋

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

It really does!

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[@natapendrid3545]

I subscribed solely because of the way you pronounce minestrone. 🖤

[@elizetremington821]

Lol!

[@wendellmonster6179]

I love this recipe My Italian family makes it very similar I just don’t remember the Parmesan I’m going to make it tonight if you don’t have the Parmesan cube could you just add Parmesan grated cheese? And I’m also going to add kidney beans & and chickpeas thank you for sharing your Recipe bon appétit. From Nonnie & Nu Nu 💕

[@HighConsciousness1]

Suzy, What brand cast iron pot is that and would you suggest it?

[@davidrussell407]

👌

[@manueldsouza3396]

Hello.chef. Excellent. From.Chef.Manuel. Bombay

[@harryjames8247]

But if I don't have the parmesan rhind is it ok aswell?

[@pattallant2398]

I’m new and just subscribed 😊👍

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Welcome!!

[@loveblazed87]

Did you use canned green beans or fresh ? TIA

[@rihanahhussain5491]

DELICIOUS

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Hi you are just amazing ❤

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[@zoranpejic3756]

Look amazing, like you! 🤣

[@lucaschiantodipepe2015]

As a native Italian i realized this: Americans call "minestrone" a very red vegetable soup. In Italy minestrone has a light green color and none adds a whole can of tomatoes (are you doing the Russian borsch?). The base for a minestrone is the white cabbages (verza) or the dark ones (broccoli). By the way what's pamijeeaaaan? You mean Parmigiano, I think. There is a spelled "O" in parmigiano.

[@uzlefat]

❤❤👍

[@loadisfinnsdottir2376]

A must to try - thank you :) One question - I have one of your Ex. virgen oile....love it....but my question is, is it ok to cook with it. I´m always a bit confused. Some say not to cook (over 160°) with cold pressed virgin oile!! So I have been using it just on like bread or salat. But I can see you are cooking with it :D Thank you.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Hi there! Great question. Personally, I am a big user of extra virgin olive oil. Quality, low-acidity extra virgin olive oil is a good fat to cook with. It’s smoke point is something like 405 degrees F or higher (depending on quality.) The key is to heat the oil just enough to shimmering but not smoking.

[@loadisfinnsdottir2376]

@@TheMediterraneanDish Aha - ok :) I will do that then. Just be careful not to overheat it so it smokes. But frying with it, veggies or meat etc all ok!? So...just not over heat and not deep fry - right? Thank you so much. And btw - I´m also a big fan of good ex. virgin olive oils :D That's why I want to use it correctly :)

[@praneetaoconnor]

Why are you sooooo excited 🤣

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Because I love life 😂

[@praneetaoconnor]

@@TheMediterraneanDish Love it and you cook real food too bonus, not zucini pasta, cauliflower rice.😘

[@mangot589]

Once again, another one of my boring fan girl statements. lol. Another recipe for my keep file, I actually make all the ones I comment on, and you’ve never had a fail yet. And I actually have that rind sitting around, dinner tomorrow, with some bread out of the bread maker. Thanks again, as always.🥰. I hope that many new cookers, (and older burned out ones, like me), can see how you make fresh, easy, REAL food in practically no time at all. (I actually do the pasta in the serving bowl too, when pasta is included). It doesn’t get all mushy, especially for the next day👍

[@HighConsciousness1]

The soup is almost as gorgeous as you!

[@Kamelzenniaofficial]

Great Just the zucchini should be towards the end!!

[@stimtistic97]

Temperature? Time?

[@mariaelenam1848]

Love the way you say minestrone

[@neilaltschuler6064]

Very important to cook the pasta separately. I put it in the soup once, disastrous. Soup disappeared.lol

[@vibranthealthhomecare]

I like how dramatic you are. Your food must to be delicious

[@515aleon]

I've made multiple times and every time maybe a little different. If it's a "greener" soup in Italy, big deal. Italian grammas here make with tomatoes, I think it's just something available here, so it's used. There is also parmisan and parmigiano reggiano, My understanding any parmesan not made in a certain part of Italy can't be called parmigiano reggiano. It also must be aged a year and have animal based rennet. Hence the term parmesan, also has vegetarian rennet. Is a milder flavor with less umami. I think similar but *not* the same at all. Parmesan doesn't have much a rind though--I think never comes as a wheel. Not considering the "cheese" in a can. This is cheese you buy in a hunk. Parmesan can be vegetarian but parmigiano reggiano can never be. They got rules.

[@leesnar6732]

Too much olive oil over the soup!

[@kalaivaniramakrishnan2974]

For a vegetarian dish , chicken broth is not applicable .

[@yogsast]

You said holy trinity when adding the veggies. However, traditional mirepoix is onions, carrots, and celery, whereas the holy trinity is onions, celery, and green bell pepper.

[@christineramsay1897]

The Soffrito in Italy is always, onions carrots and celery.😊

[@CLARA3952]

so much BASIL... but otherwise a beautiful recipe and video

[@rosemarycarter2415]

Did she just put a hot cast iron pot on a countertop without something under it!?😂😢

[@Hockeyfan9884]

Laura Vitale ? umm oops sorry, wrong video.

[@Azzieb]

Paprika with minestrone ????......where are the Italian herbs ......looks good but its not Italian

[@ceciliacalvin263]

I’d change the kidney beans for cannellini beans. I can’t stand kidney beans.

[@elizetremington821]

No parmesan necessary

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Some people prefer it, like myself. I do mention in the description and the recipe page that the Parmesan rind is optional

[@elizetremington821]

@@TheMediterraneanDish I know what you meant. I apologize about that. I meant preferably for myself. The minestrone soup looks delicious. I am vegetarian so I am currently interested in easy meals to make (vegetarian style).

[@xxx-tf3fq]

Lots of animation and talking hard to see just the recipe.

[@PotatosPotatoes]

Parmesan cheese is not vegetarian.

[@melindaoliveri3757]

WHERE IS THE RECIPEEEEEE?????? You make the video bc yet you FAIL to verbalize HOW MUCH OF EACH ITEM???!!!!

[@user-ru9cj1mv4e]

You forgot panchetta

[@FuzDoesStuff]

It's a vegetarian recipe.