Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAssaggio KailuaMinestrone Recipe

Minestrone Recipe

Inspired by Assaggio Kailua
Time40m
Serves6

Vegetable Soup.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Herbs and Spices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Other Vegetables

    Stir in the minced garlic, diced zucchini, and chopped green beans. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Liquids

    Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Cook Pasta

    Once boiling, stir in the pasta and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

  2. 5

    Add Beans and Spinach

    After the pasta is cooked, stir in the drained kidney beans and chopped spinach. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.

  3. 6

    Season the Soup

    Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine and remove from heat.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Minestrone

    Ladle the minestrone soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your healthy and hearty vegetable soup!

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