Homemade Minestrone Soup: A Cozy, Hearty Delight with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a warm and satisfying bowl of homemade minestrone soup featuring hearty vegetables and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained
- 1 cup pasta (small shape)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot; sauté until softened.
- Stir in carrots, celery, and tomatoes; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth, beans, and pasta; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finally, add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- This soup can be frozen; just add spinach when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Minestrone Soup, Soup, Turkey Bacon, Hearty Soup