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Easy and delicious! Minestrone

4.5

(500 reviews)

Time

approx. 30mins

Here’s a hearty minestrone packed with ingredients. The best part is that you can enjoy plenty of vegetables in one bowl. It’s easy to make, so give it a try!

  • Calories

    194kcal

  • Carbs

    23.4g

  • Fat

    10g

  • Protein

    4.3g

  • Net Carbs

    19.4g

  • Sodium

    1021.8mg

* per serving

* Nutritional values are based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and may differ from U.S. food composition data.

* Sodium is estimated from the recipe's salt content (1 g salt ≈ 393 mg sodium).

Ingredients [ 2 servings ]

  • bacon2 slices
  • potato1 (150 g)
  • onion¼ (50 g)
  • carrot50 g
  • cabbage2 slices
  • canned diced tomatoes½ can (200 g)
  • olive oil1 tablespoon
  • parsley, mincedto taste

☆ Seasonings

  • granulated bouillon (consommé)1 teaspoon
  • salt½ teaspoon
  • water300 ml
Cooking notes

Please Note

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

Cut the bacon into 1 cm pieces.

Note:

You can also make this with sausage instead of bacon. Try adapting it with your favorite ingredients.

2

Cut the cabbage into bite-size pieces, about 2 cm squares. Dice the potato, carrot, and onion into 1 cm cubes. Soak the potato in water, then drain well.

3

Heat the olive oil in a pot. Add the bacon and onion, and cook over medium heat until the onion turns translucent and fragrant. Add the potato, carrot, and cabbage, and stir-fry briefly.

4

Add the seasonings and canned diced tomatoes to the pot from step 3, and mix lightly. Once it comes to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve in bowls and sprinkle with parsley.

Reviews

4.5

(500 reviews)

*Automatically translated from reviews posted in Japan.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It turned out really delicious and packed with vegetables! As for the potatoes and carrots... it took too long for them to soften just by stir-frying, so next time I think I’ll microwave them for 3–5 minutes first.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I made a double batch. It was really delicious♪ —Notes— Bacon: 8 slices Potatoes: 2 Onion: 1/2 Carrot: 1 Cabbage: 1/4 head Canned tomatoes: 1 can Olive oil: 1.5 tbsp ☆Seasonings Consommé: 2 tsp Salt: 1 tsp Water: 600 cc Simmering time: a little over 15 minutes

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It’s super easy since all you do is chop and simmer—nothing complicated at all! I think the carrots might have cooked through better if I had microwaved them first before adding them. You can also stir in 2 tablespoons of cake flour to thicken it, or pour it over tofu and top with cheese for a gratin-style variation, so there are lots of ways to enjoy it. I make a big batch ahead when I’m busy!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I used napa cabbage instead of regular cabbage, and it turned out really delicious! I’ll definitely make it again!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    The seasoning was simple. I doubled the amount and made plenty. This was delicious. I microwaved the carrots at 500 watts for 2 minutes before adding them. I simmered it for 10 minutes.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It was a very delicious minestrone♪ It was even tastier with grated Parmesan cheese on top♪

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I swapped the bacon for wiener sausages! It turned out a bit too tangy, so I added 1/2 tablespoon of ketchup at the end! I feel like it made it milder and added more depth 🐱!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It tastes better with bacon, but I made it with only vegetables so I could eat it after detoxing or training. This time, I used fresh tomatoes, so the acidity really came through and it was delicious. Thank you for the recipe!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I love minestrone, so I gave this a try! It turned out incredibly delicious (^^) It was ready in no time—about 3 minutes in the pressure cooker! It seems really perfect for winter! I also added a little extra consommé. I used black pepper instead of parsley ^ - ^

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    So warming!! I’m so grateful this lets me eat plenty of vegetables! I had a lot of cabbage, so I made it with extra, extra cabbage ^ ^ It was absolutely delicious!!