Traditionally, minestrone is slow-simmered with Parmigiano-Reggiano rinds to impart a rich umami flavor to the broth. In our shortcut version, soy sauce is used instead, adding instant depth to this pantry-friendly soup.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving
- One 8-ounce can corn kernels, drained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 quart chicken broth
- One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup small pasta, such as small shells
- One 14-ounce can white beans, drained, reserving half of the liquid
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 14-ounce can cut green beans, drained
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste, rosemary and oregano and cook, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste begins to darken in color, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the paste is smooth and incorporated into the liquid.
- Add the whole can of diced tomatoes (including the liquid), and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the pasta, the white beans and reserved liquid and the soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the pasta is al dente, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring in the green beans during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Serve in individual bowls with a little oil drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 418 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 68 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 7 mg |
| Sodium | 1451 mg |
Reviews
Great and so glad to be on food network
Super easy and quick to make. If I decide to make this again I don’t think I’ll use the Rosemary or Oregano it didn’t mix well with the rest of the combined flavors.
Was very simple and tasty.
Very flavorful and easy to make on a busy weekday
This is a really yummy soup
Very good and very easy recipe!
I didn’t add the rosemary (I didn’t have any)
I usually tweak a lot but not this time. I’m going to add chicken or hamburger next time I make it!
I would also like more broth, I will tweak that next time!
I didn’t add the rosemary (I didn’t have any)
I usually tweak a lot but not this time. I’m going to add chicken or hamburger next time I make it!
I would also like more broth, I will tweak that next time!