Classic Minestrone Soup: A Comforting Twist with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy this hearty Classic Minestrone Soup, featuring turkey bacon for a delicious twist on a traditional recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup green beans, cut into pieces
- 1 cup pasta (like ditalini)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil, onion, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Add cannellini beans, green beans, and pasta; cook until pasta is tender.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir in spinach just before serving.
- Garnish with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
- Feel free to add any leftover vegetables you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Classic Minestrone Soup, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food, Hearty Soup