Welcome Home Minestrone Soup 🥣
Description: This Welcome Home Minestrone Soup recipe holds a special place in our hearts as it’s a tradition to serve it when our children return home, filling the kitchen with comforting aromas and warm memories of family reunions. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s the perfect way to welcome loved ones after a long journey, especially those flying in to Ontario.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Recipe Category: Low Cholesterol
Keywords: Healthy, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 572.4
- Fat: 22.4g
- Saturated Fat: 9.3g
- Cholesterol: 70.5mg
- Sodium: 1251.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 66.2g
- Fiber: 6.8g
- Sugar: 14.8g
- Protein: 28.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | bacon |
| 1 | onion |
| 2 | carrots |
| 1/4 | turnip |
| 1 | leek |
| 2 | potatoes |
| 28 oz | canned tomatoes |
| 1 | garlic clove |
| 4 cups | chicken stock |
| 4 | basil leaves |
| 1/2 tsp | thyme |
| 4 | bay leaves |
| 1/4 cup | chervil |
| 1 tsp | sugar |
| To taste | salt and pepper |
| To taste | parmesan cheese |
Instructions:
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Cook Bacon: Place the diced bacon into a large saucepan and cook it for 5-6 minutes, over medium heat, until it’s crispy and golden brown.
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Sauté Vegetables: Add the sliced onion, carrots, turnip, leek, and potatoes to the saucepan with the bacon. Sprinkle with thyme, bay leaves, and chervil. Cook them for about 15 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
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Add Flavors: Stir in the minced garlic, canned tomatoes (with their juices), and chicken stock. Let the flavors meld together for a few minutes.
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Incorporate Noodles: Mix in the noodles and season the soup with salt, pepper, and a hint of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Let it simmer gently, uncovered, for another 10 minutes, allowing the noodles to cook until tender and the flavors to develop.
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Serve: Once the soup is done, remove it from the heat. Sprinkle each serving generously with grated parmesan cheese for a delightful finishing touch. Serve hot with crusty homemade rolls or bread, embodying the warmth of homecoming.
This Welcome Home Minestrone Soup not only nourishes the body but also warms the soul, making it the perfect dish to share with loved ones as they arrive home, creating cherished memories around the dining table. Enjoy the heartwarming flavors and the joy of togetherness with every spoonful!
