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    Bacon Minestrone Soup

    Published: Jan 18, 2022 · Modified: Mar 30, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Bacon Minestrone Soup, a hearty dish made with simple ingredients and minimum effort. It's a quick and easy recipe that can be enjoyed by the whole family, and it's a perfect weekday dinner when time is short.

    A blue bowl with minestrone soup and more soup in a pot

    This classic Italian soup is full of goodness and so soothing. And a great way of clearing up the fridge, anything goes in, so not to worry if you don't have a certain ingredient, it will still be delicious, that's for sure.

    As with everything I cook, I believe there is no right or wrong, and there is not such a thing as an original recipe - the best food is the one you make with lots of love. So this dish might not be authentic, but it's delicious and nutritious, and perfect for any season.

    The addition of bacon was a great choice - it brings so much flavour! The main ingredients I used are: pasta (use any shape you have around), carrots, potatoes, celery stalks, kidney beans (or any other beans you like), plus stock and chopped tomatoes. As with seasoning, since there are so many delicious ingredients, we can keep it nice and light.

    A pot with minestrone soup

    HOW TO MAKE BACON MINESTRONE SOUP

    This soup really is simplicity at its best - and I can promise you, everyone will absolutely love it!

    • add the bacon lardons to a pot, and fry until golden brown
    • remove from the pot, add the butter and allow it to melt
    • in goes the chopped onion - sautee until it begins to soften, then add the garlic and chopped tomatoes
    • leave to cook for 2-3 minutes so it can bubble up, then add the chopped potatoes, carrots, celery stalk, pasta, cooked bacon, and beans
    • pour over the stock, and leave to cook with a lid on until the veggies are tender
    • add the Italian mixed herbs, salt and pepper, plus spinach - or replace it with parsley
    • give it a good stir, and remove from the heat
    Collage of 7 photos to show how to make minestrone soup with bacon

    EASY SWAPS

    Soups are ever so versatile, this recipe can be tweaked to your own liking, anything goes. Root vegetables are particularly nice, so swede, turnip, parsnips can be some good additions too.

    With greens, things are easy, I used frozen spinach because that's what I had around, but kale, cavolo nero or a combo of them also works.

    I love bacon, and I think it's so good here, but feel free to add ham, any leftover meat too - chicken, beef, anything goes. Or even meatballs, they would work so well here - my Healthy Romanian Meatball Soup with Rice is pretty similar consistency wise with this minestrone soup, and the rice can be swapped for pasta too. Do give them a go!

    Close-up shoot of a blue bowl of minestrone soup

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    4.5 from 2 votes
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    Bacon Minestrone Soup
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    35 mins
     

    Bacon Minestrone Soup, a hearty dish made with simple ingredients and minimum effort. It's a quick and easy recipe that can be enjoyed by the whole family, and it's a perfect weekday dinner when time is short.

    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: hearty soups
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 459 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 1 cup bacon lardons
    • 1 onion
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g, 13 oz)
    • 1 cup pasta
    • 2 potatoes
    • 1 carrot
    • 1 celery stalk
    • 1 cup kidney beans
    • 3 cups chicken stock/broth
    • 1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup frozen spinach
    • 1 knob of butter
    Instructions
    1. In a large pot, add the bacon lardons and fry until golden brown.

    2. Remove from the heat, and set aside.

    3. In the same pot, melt the butter, and add the peeled and chopped onion - fry until it begins to soften, then add the peeled and chopped garlic and chopped tomatoes.

    4. Leave to cook for 2-3 minutes so it can bubble up, then add the peeled and chopped potatoes, carrot, celery, beans, cooked bacon and stock.

    5. Leave to cook with the lid on until the veggies are tender.

    6. Throw in the frozen spinach, herbs, and season with salt and pepper.

    7. Serve hot!

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    Recipe Notes
    • If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
    • The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.
    Nutrition Facts
    Bacon Minestrone Soup
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 459 Calories from Fat 243
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 27g42%
    Saturated Fat 9g45%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 11g
    Cholesterol 45mg15%
    Sodium 992mg41%
    Potassium 782mg22%
    Carbohydrates 35g12%
    Fiber 6g24%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 20g40%
    Vitamin A 7209IU144%
    Vitamin C 7mg8%
    Calcium 101mg10%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Karly

      October 17, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      Uh, YUUUUM. This looks SO good! I love that you added those meatballs too!

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      • Daniela Anderson

        October 17, 2016 at 5:35 pm

        Thank you! The meatballs bring even more flavour and make the soup really filling.

        Reply
    2. Ann Marie

      November 06, 2016 at 1:46 pm

      Approximately how long do you think it will take for vegetables and pasta to soften on medium heat? I'm not a good judge!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        November 06, 2016 at 4:08 pm

        Hi Ann Marie,
        Thank you for your comment. 15 minutes should be long enough for the vegetables and pasta to soften.

        Reply
    3. Alisha

      January 15, 2017 at 10:57 pm

      This soup was delicious! I had some left over meatballs I had made previously and froze so I used those and I did not have plum tomatoes but used a can of fire roasted garlic tomatoes. Thank you for the yummy recipe!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        January 16, 2017 at 1:35 am

        Thank you for your lovely comment, Alisha! I am very happy that you enjoyed the recipe! ?

        Reply

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