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Super Quick Minestrone
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello Episode: TV Dinner and a Movie Overall User Rating: 
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Delicious!
07/18/2008 at 09:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is delicious. Perfect flavoring and chock full of healthy veggies. My husband and I had this 3 night's in a row. One thing though..I would not call this "super quick". The chopping of the vegetables takes some time, but it's worth it.
It Can Be Quicker
07/01/2008 at 04:11pm
User: Anne from Guilford, CT User Rating:
Michael's Minestrone is delicious as is Sara Moulton's and other Food Networkers. But why don't they consider using the Cuisinart to slice and chop vegetables? The Cuisinart can julienne or dice carrots, onions, zucchini--you name it- in no time. You don't even have to wash it out until you have finished all the chopping and dicing. The Immersion blender/chopper works beautifully, too, for garlic and herbs. I have begun to think there is a liability problem with the complete avoidance of tools like these. But surely, kitchen knives are pretty scary, too. I am all in favor of anything that will make it easier for us to prepare homecooked, fresh meals. I do enjoy the availability of new recipes. At 77, I've used a lot of old ones, and it is fun to see some of them, like summer pudding and minestrone, being resurrected.
Great
05/08/2008 at 11:53am
User: Julie from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
My family gobbled this up. Because I have five children I double every recipe. I used way to many noodles, next time I will not double those. I also used Turkey Ham because I did not have pancetta or anything like it around the house. We are having it again for lunch today. YUM!
loved it!
05/07/2008 at 09:03pm
User: leigh from saint louis, MO User Rating:
the soup is very flavorful and healthy! The chopping of the veggies takes a while but it's definitely worth the time and effort. I used wagon wheel pasta and the parmesan rind for extra flavor. I did add quite a bit of salt, pepper, and chili powder to make it more tasty. I will definitely make this soup again! I have leftovers that will last for days!
Great for Left Overs
05/06/2008 at 11:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This healthy minestrone soup is a great, tasty way to use left over vegetables lurking in the refridgerator. I also added leftover chicken and it made a terrific dinner. The parmesan is essential.
Simply Simple Simple
03/01/2008 at 11:44am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup receipe is terrific. My entire family loves it. It is hearty, tasty and nutritous. I prefer the veggies cut into small pieces. I also change up the stock. Sometimes I use vegetable stock only and sometimes I use 1/2 chicken and 1/2 vegetable. It gives it a nice flavor. For noodles I have used No Yolk egg noodles, small size shells or the tubetti. Also to make it truly a meal in itself I will buy already cooked chicken breast, cut into small pieces and add to the soup. There are so many things you can do with it.
Excellent!
02/26/2008 at 08:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
After visiting two well known Italian restaurants for lunches last week, and having their Minestrone soup, I wanted to find a good recipe for it. This is it! The flavors are magnificent! The only thing I will do next time is increase the vegetables, using green beans too, and decrease the pasta a little bit. Thanks Michael!
5 stars
02/17/2008 at 12:39pm
User: Ka from Danvers, MA User Rating:
Excellent and quick. I started the soup with 5 slices of smoked center cut bacon. I did put a rind from an expensive imported parmaggiano reggiano in and didn't like how it changed the freshness and sweetness of the soup. It also mitigated the thyme. i love it in other soups, but in this one, I'll leave the recipe as is. It was 5 stars before the cheese.
Very flavorful
02/02/2008 at 04:18pm
User: Erin from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
We loved the flavors in this soup. I think all the ingredients went together well - the pancetta is especially important. Next time I think we'll reduce the amount of vegetables, as there didn't seem to be enough broth. Worth making again though! A real keeper!
EVEN THE KIDS LOVED IT!!
01/08/2008 at 05:00pm
User: Anne from Schnecksville, PA User Rating:
This soup was delicious. I left out the pancetta and I used half beef broth and half chicken broth. Also, in one of the other recipes for minestrone I found this recipe for toasted bread crumps that you put on top of the soup and that really make it delicious! 4 c. fresh bread crumps 1 c. grated parmesian 1 T. thyme salt and pepper drizzle with olive oil and bake 350 for 20 minutes or until toasted.
Fantastic
01/01/2008 at 05:42am
User: Paul from W. Hazleton, PA User Rating:
I followed this recipe almost exactly (which I almost never do) and this turned out as good if not better as any minestrone I've ever had.I grew up working in fine Italian restaurants so this was a treat for me. I used no thyme, but did add basil. Use a good romano cheese at the end instead of parmesan.
Delicious!
12/30/2007 at 06:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was amazed at how simple yet delicious this minestrone came out. The broth tasted rich and flavorful and the potatoes, carrots and beans absorbed the broth beautifully. The only change I would make would be to read the recipe more carefully next time - I cut all the vegetables and sliced the pancetta to big. The soup would benefit from all small vegetables.
first time cooking minestrone
11/01/2007 at 06:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
never cooked minestrone before and this recipe was really easy to follow....yummy on a cold day or night.
Kids love it!!!
10/26/2007 at 11:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
it is so hard to cook a hearty homemade meal the husband and kids like. everyone loves this one.
Soup That Eats Like A Meal
09/17/2007 at 11:00am
User: Emily from Ridley Park, PA User Rating:
Very good, filling soup. I thought it needed a bit more juice, maybe another can of diced tomatoes. Also took me an hour to prep instead of the 30 minutes listed. My husband loved it. I will probably make it again.
Great, Quick Soup
08/27/2007 at 05:35pm
User: Rachel from Apple Valley, MN User Rating:
This soup was really flavorful and simple. It was good the next day too!
From one Italian to another!
08/26/2007 at 05:27pm
User: B from w. warwick, RI User Rating:
This is the best minestrone I have ever had....not to mention easy. I had a bit left over and topped some whole grain pasta with it...another meal done! Thanks, Michael.
it's great
08/24/2007 at 06:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this recipe is so quick and easy our 13 yr old makes it by her self. the whole family thinks its the best, and it freezes very well.
Super Good
08/02/2007 at 05:00pm
User: Chris from Palmetto Bay, FL User Rating:
This is a great recipe. So easy to put together with so much flavor. I usually shy away from Michael's recipes since they seem way to involved but this one was super easy. Give it a try.
great soups
07/31/2007 at 10:54pm
User: Cyndi from Chesterton, IN User Rating:
Very cost effective, with freezable leftovers. Easy base to make.
super easy and taste great
06/06/2007 at 07:55pm
User: rebecca from luxemburg, WI User Rating:
This is a fanstatic soup that everyone loves at my house! We have some vegans in the family so we leave the meat out and it is just as good!
Ok but didn't knock my socks off
05/01/2007 at 06:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this was going to be a wonderful addition to my soup cook book. Although the flavors meld nicely I didn't feel the dish was very memorable. In fact, their is still some in the fridge 3 days later. We will only make this again if we are cooking for a large group and need a good blend of soups.
Perfect
04/20/2007 at 10:29pm
User: Sarah from Charlottesville, VA User Rating:
This soup is amazing. The sausage adds a special touch to it and this soup is so flavorful it is a meal all in its own!
I love this soup
03/29/2007 at 09:26am
User: Barrie from Attleboro, MA User Rating:
I have made this soup a few times, Minestrone is my favorite, especially from the Olive Garden (sorry I know OG isn't REAL Italian food). It's so easy to make. It's hard for me to find pancetta so I just leave it out. The first time I made it I couldn't stop eating it!!!
JUST OK!!
02/12/2007 at 12:37pm
User: LOREEN from Corona, CA User Rating:
Not exactly my favorite recipe worth repeating....
Quick and delicious!
02/05/2007 at 07:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so quick and easy. I had all the ingriedents, even added the parmasean rind. Great for a family that is on the go.
Easy and Tasty
02/03/2007 at 10:07pm
User: LIZ from Glen Mills, PA User Rating:
This was very easy to make and tasty. I'm not usually a fan of minestrone soup but I made this for a friend. She loved it and to my surprise so did my children. This is a keeper.
hits the spot
01/19/2007 at 04:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is very good. Great reheated too. I used orzo pasta. Yummy.
Great!
01/18/2007 at 11:54am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a really good and easy recipe, however there was ALOT OF CHOPPING! It is a bit more like veggie soup, so 2nd time around I added 2 cups of tomato sauce to replace 2 cups of the chicken stock. I also omitted the celery and yellow squash - my family liked this version better. I also added grill seasoning for some extra flavor. Make sure to cook the pasta by itself and pour soup over it to avoid mushy pasta.
basic
01/15/2007 at 05:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
AFter reading the reviews I expected this to be wonderful. To my surprise this tasted bland. It was not bad, but it did not have any extra flavor to make it special.
Best Minestrone Ever!
01/11/2007 at 04:52pm
User: Peter from Fairfax, VA User Rating:
The only change I made to this recipe was to include a cubed eggplant and only used 2 small zucchini (that is what I had on hand) It got rave reviews from my family who all said it was the best they ever had!
Make extra....
01/01/2007 at 03:37pm
User: Nancy from Maple Grove, MN User Rating:
Easy to make, has lots of flavor, and is healthy also.
FAST AND WITH FLAVOR
01/01/2007 at 01:32pm
User: JEAN from Tacoma, WA User Rating:
We loved this soup. It is a keeper. Leftovers plus freezed some for a cold and rainy day - I live in WA so that's most of the time. So - we will have it often.
soup loverers new favorite
12/30/2006 at 05:42pm
User: patricia from Cordova, TN User Rating:
If you love soup as I do, you must give this one a try.
Yummy !!!!
11/29/2006 at 01:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
What I love about this recipe is the taste of the stock that comes out from all the ingredients. It's very tasty, but not heavy. The herbs also give a different aroma that you can't find in the other regular soup. It's very easy to make...
Delicious soup!!!!
11/14/2006 at 08:29am
User: KATHRYN from Manlius, NY User Rating:
I just made this soup last night and my family loved it--not hard at hard, just a lot of chopping but the end result was heaven.
best minestrone ever
09/30/2006 at 01:58pm
User: JAIME from Williamsville, NY User Rating:
This minestrone is so good and so easy. I made 2 changes. I added baby spinach at the end and let it wilt down and I also substituted a sweet potato for the russet. I made it on a cool fall night for my boyfriend and myself and we had lots of leftovers that only get better with time. Very good recipe.
Loved It!
09/19/2006 at 03:27pm
User: Laura from Newbury Park, CA User Rating:
This was a big hit with us! I dropped a piece of parmesan rind in as Michael did on the show. Gave the soup such wonderful flavor! I used the last of my summer zucchini but this soup would be good year-round. This will become a regular in our house.
Delicioso!
09/18/2006 at 07:07pm
User: Laura from Plainfield, IL User Rating:
This soup is so amazingly flavorful, even though you wouldn't think it, since there's very little seasoning. I cut back on the olive oil slightly, and, after researching other recipes, added a rind of parmiggiano reggiano. I used both rosemary and thyme (about 1 tablespoon each). I thought it could have used more tomatoes, but it was still amazingly delicious. The only time-consuming thing was all the chopping. But it was so worth it. My husband says this is the best soup he's ever tasted! We made it over the weekend, and I'm making it again as I write this. This is a recipe that I'll make again and again. Truly fantastic!
Minestrone
09/14/2006 at 04:25pm
User: Debby from Brainerd, MN User Rating:
I was a little disappointed in this recipe. It is a good soup, but not like the minestrone I'm used to. I think minestrone tends to be better wiht beef broth. I followed the recipe exactly and I think there is too much pasta and not enough tomato. The soup is good, but it's more like a vegetable soup, doesn't have the minestrone flavor I was looking for.
A BIG hit with weekend guests!!
09/09/2006 at 08:35am
User: Sheila from Westerville, OH User Rating:
I knew this recipe was a keeper when one adult guest requested more of "that soup" for breakfast the following morning. Loved by adults and children as well. It took me longer than 30 minutes to prepare, even with some prior chopping...but will surely make this again. Well worth the effort. DELICIOUS!!! Sheila, in Westerville
Very good
05/12/2006 at 09:50pm
User: catherine from Branford, CT User Rating:
Added parm cheese rind-very tastey
Easy
04/16/2006 at 05:36pm
User: LORA from Grand Canyon, AZ User Rating:
Fantastic and easy.
And Super Good
03/22/2006 at 04:04pm
User: ETHEL from Hampton, VA User Rating:
I have found a minestrone I can make and really enjoy! I made it meatless, didn't have pancetta or other bacon, and I used great northern beans from my shelf. Next time I may try beef broth for my neighbor who doesn't eat chicken. It was really easy to put together and delicious, expecially the next day! Thank you, Michael!!
Healthy and Great Tasting Soup
03/06/2006 at 03:33pm
User: Kathy from Milton, NH User Rating:
I wasn't sure how flavorful this soup would turn out but the fresh herbs (I used Rosemary and Thyme) must have made the difference. I pretty much followed the recipe to the tee. It was a lot of chopping, especially if you make everything small so 40 minutes is lean on time. I think prepping some of the stuff ahead of time would make more sense next time. The cooking part goes quick and the results are heavenly. Everyone loved it, even the fussy teenagers. My husband and I are watching our diet and this was a no guilt soup for sure. It made so much though I brought some in to the office girls. Now they want the recipe. Thanks Michael!!!!!
Really yummy
03/03/2006 at 07:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup was easy and so good. I make a different pot of soup neary every week. What we don't eat for dinner I freezez in individual servings for lunch. THis soup is simple, good for you and delicious. Good for the family and for a casual dinner with friends.
Simply the best!
02/19/2006 at 07:50pm
User: Lorraine from Billings, MT User Rating:
I made these without the ice cream and they are the best ever. These will the ones I will always make from now on.
Tasty and Healthy
02/18/2006 at 01:34pm
User: Janet from St. George, UT User Rating:
We all enjoyed this healthy soup. While I wouldn't exactly call it "quick," with all of the chopping involved, the cooking time is relatively short. You really need to have all the ingredients ready to add before starting this recipe as it moves along rather quickly and there is a lot of shopping involved.
Super Quick Minestrone
02/16/2006 at 03:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Just delicious! I threw in a parm-reggiano rind for good measure and substituted cabbage for the zuchini. It's a keeper!
Will make it again!
02/16/2006 at 02:13pm
User: Rachel from St Charles, MO User Rating:
My husband and I enjoyed this soup tremendously. It was one of the best soups I've made. I used fresh tomatoes instead of canned and crushed the juices in. I also used great northern beans cause that's all I had and little heart shaped pasta I got for Valentine's Day. I was surprised that I could make good minestrone as I have never attempted it before. Kudos to Michael...I always found his recipes a tad bit tedious but this one wasn't time consuming at all!
Scrumptious
02/07/2006 at 03:00pm
User: Cheri from Huber Heights, OH User Rating:
My husband says that this is the best soup that I've ever made. And, he really enjoys my soups, so this is high praise indeed. I'll definitely make this one again and again! Thanks Michael!
Good
02/06/2006 at 04:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Soup was good, easy to make...
i hardly believed it was me cooking
02/05/2006 at 04:36pm
User: paula from dresher, PA User Rating:
i did not use the pasta because i thought it might be too much with the potatoes (which, of course, are the most important ingredient in this recipe). also, i thought the pasta might make it too thick. this was the best soup, and the only thing that could make it better is if it freezes well.
Wonderful!
01/30/2006 at 07:19pm
User: Lisa from Roanoke, VA User Rating:
Great flavors. I added chicken as well. Definitely will make again!
Wonderful !!!
01/25/2006 at 08:15am
User: Debbie from Humble, TX User Rating:
While I would not consider this a "quick" recipe, it is by far one of the most delicious soups I have ever made !! If you find chopping to be as relaxing and meditative as I do, this recipe is definitely worth your time. I made it just like Michael did on the show, using the Parmesan Reggiano rind and preparing the soup a day ahead. I had to use a little more chicken broth to thin out the soup when I reheated it and chose not to use all the cooked pasta. What a wonderful treat for a cold, rainy day - or anytime. I will be making this soup again and again !!!
Easy & Satisfying
01/23/2006 at 07:00pm
User: debbie from windsor, CO User Rating:
This soup was so fast & easy and when served with toasted garlic bread and brownie cookies during the football half-time show, my family and friends were happy! Made a double batch and there were hardly any leftovers, so I have to make more!
Way more than I expected!
01/21/2006 at 08:47pm
User: Bonnie from Scottsville, KY User Rating:
I can't wait to eat again! My two-year-old granddaughter helped cut up the veggies and ate an entire bowl. Once again the family loved this recipe and it was eady to make. We all love cooking with fresh ingredients and this recipe let us have fresh and the convenience of opening a couple of cans. I can still taste that great flavor. Don't forget you can substitute bacon for the panchetta and any white beans for the cannelli. This is going in may stash of recipes!
Great Soup
01/20/2006 at 10:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband was craving minestrone soup so I gave this recipe a try. It was great! It has a great flavor. We loved it.
Excellent and fast
01/20/2006 at 11:41am
User: Ken from Des Moines, IA User Rating:
Good soup, especially with freshly grated Parmesano Reggiano (sp?). For those of you who have not viewed Michael's website, it's well worth a read: http://www.napastyle.com. I've sent for some of his "gray salt" and am anticipating tastier culinary endeavors! Coeur d'Alene Jane and Ken
NOT super quick
01/06/2006 at 09:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It is a delicous soup....better the next day and feeds a crowd, BUT it is not super quick! Prep time took over 40 minutes, about the same for other minestrones. Next time I'll prep earlier in the day. Maybe I chop slower than others? I also added an extra can of cannelini beans and a small can of red kidney beans and I had some leftover spinach. Along with the rosemary I added 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Tweak it anyway you want. It all comes out delicious!
I liked it
01/06/2006 at 03:58pm
User: CRAIG from san ramon, CA User Rating:
A very good soup with great flavor. I wouldn't compare it to ministrone soups that I have at italian restaurants like other have, but if was a very good (mostly) vegetable soup. I'm looking forward to heating up the leftovers from it later.
wonderful
12/04/2005 at 11:54am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Best basic minestrone I ever tasted. It was easy to make but tasted as if I worked all day. I did add a few other veggies to it.
A true winner
12/01/2005 at 11:09am
User: JOANNE from Shirley, NY User Rating:
Unbelievably good. The taste was so fresh and professional restaurant quality...I can say that b/c I had a minestrone at a local, very well-known Italian restaurant known for their awesome food...this one was as good as theirs! I am so happy I found this gem of a recipe. The proportions were right on the money from the broth, vegetables, beans, etc. I didn't have cannellini beans, just red kidney beans, no problem. But I made sure to get cannellini for the next time I make it...this weekend in fact. To serve, I drizzled truffle oil and grated parmesan on top. To make this soup even MORE super quick, prepare the vegetables a day ahead.
Soup's alright
11/15/2005 at 07:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I followed the recipe almost exactly, except I reduced the amount of olive oil. The soup turned out good, but I keep thinking the broth is missing something (maybe the oil that I left out). Still a good soup.
Quick & Easy
11/04/2005 at 07:23pm
User: Nakia from El Cajon, CA User Rating:
I was able to put this soup together in record time. My family loved it! There were no leftovers. :o)
Super Quick Minestrone
10/21/2005 at 11:49am
User: Vickie from Charleston, IL User Rating:
Verry easy recipe, my children even loved it.
Perfect Soup
10/21/2005 at 09:00am
User: melanie from east bridgewater, MA User Rating:
This soup was Great i made it on a saturday because i was going out that night and we had it for our family sunday dinner with a little anitpasto salad YUMMMMMMMMM, i froze the left overs for another dinner i hope it freezes well i will repost when i thaw and reheat it
Yum!
10/13/2005 at 11:47pm
User: JODI from San Jose, CA User Rating:
Chopping took some time but the results were absolutely delish!!