Name: Quick Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 onion chopped; 2 carrot grated large; 300 g bacon rashers diced; 425 g canned crushed tomatoes; 1000.00 ml beef stock (liquid); 1 cup macaroni; 410 g Three-Bean canned mixed beans drained; 3 zucchini grated; 2 tbs oil; 150 g ham (deli) shaved; 1/2 cup parmesan shaved

by SarahM Last updated on 04/14/2025

This is so easy and the kids love it too!

- SarahM

Ingredients

2 onion chopped
2 carrot grated large
300 g bacon rashers diced
425 g canned crushed tomatoes
4 cups beef stock (liquid)
1 cup macaroni
410 g Three-Bean canned mixed beans drained
3 zucchini grated
2 tbs oil
150 g ham (deli) shaved
1/2 cup parmesan shaved

Method

Step 1

Saute onions, carrot and bacon pieces in oil for 5 minutes in a large saucepan.
Step 2

Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3

Season well and serve topped with shaved parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.

Equipment

1 saucepan

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Why not try substituting the macaroni for mini ravioli. If you prefer a more chunky soup chop the carrots and zucchini. Kids will like the carrots and zucchini grated! Use can crushed tomatoes with basil and oregano. Can three or four bean mix.