Minestrone Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Minestrone Soup is a delicious comfort food packed with flavors and hearty ingredients. This version includes turkey bacon and chicken ham for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup pasta (your choice)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.
- Stir in the green beans, kidney beans, and pasta. Cook until pasta is al dente.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Garnish with the turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and ham.
- Add any seasonal vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Minestrone Soup, comfort food, turkey bacon, chicken ham, healthy soup