Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Ricobene's›Homemade Minestrone Recipe

Homemade Minestrone Recipe

Inspired by Ricobene's
Time50m
Serves6

Make Homemade Minestrone Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Vegetables

Legumes & Grains

Herbs & Spices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Zucchini

    Stir in the minced garlic and diced zucchini, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Building the Soup

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the green beans, chopped spinach, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.

  2. 4

    Add Pasta and Legumes

    Stir in the kidney beans, pasta, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Simmer the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the vegetables are tender.

Finishing Touches

  1. 6

    Taste and Adjust

    Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Ladle the minestrone into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy with crusty bread if desired.

More from Ricobene's