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carrabba's minestrone soup

Carrabba's Minestrone Soup Recipe

There's nothing like a warm bowl of soup to comfort the soul, and when it comes to hearty, wholesome soups, Carrabba's Minestrone Soup stands out as a true crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: carrabba's minestrone soup recipe
Servings: 24
Calories: 262kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients

  • 2 Zucchinis Diced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 Plum Tomatoes diced
  • 6 32 oz. Boxes of Chicken Stock
  • 1 lb. Green Cabbage Chopped in 1×1-inch pieces
  • 2 15 oz. Cans of Garbanzo Beans Drained
  • 10 Carrots
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 15 oz. Cans of Kidney Beans Drained
  • 8 Celery Stalks
  • 2 White Onions
  • 2 lbs. Russet Potatoes Peeled and Diced
  • 4 oz. Prosciutto Left Whole
  • 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 2 Pecorrino Romano Rinds
  • 1 cup Green Beans Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tbsp Salted Butter
  • 2 15 oz. Cans of Cannellini Beans Drained
  • 4 oz. Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated
  • 2 tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 2 tbsp Dried Basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  • Sauté prosciutto until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add minced garlic, chopped onion, celery, and carrots; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini, cabbage, green beans, diced tomatoes with juice, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and potatoes; cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add cannellini beans and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Optionally, remove bay leaves and prosciutto.
  • Serve hot, garnished with pecorino romano cheese, dried parsley, and basil for extra flavor.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, you can omit the prosciutto and use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
  • Feel free to add or substitute any vegetables based on your preference or what's in season.
  • You can also make this soup in a slow cooker by cooking it on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • For a heartier meal, you can add some cooked pasta or rice to the soup before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal
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