Classic Minestrone Soup: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Classic Minestrone Soup is a delightful and comforting dish, featuring a blend of vegetables, turkey bacon, and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
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- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken ham, diced
- 1 cup cooked pasta
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté turkey bacon until crisp.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and seasonings.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add chicken ham, kidney beans, and cooked pasta, and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- This soup is versatile; feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Leftovers can be blended for a creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Classic Minestrone Soup, Easy Comfort, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham