13 Reviews of Modern Minestrone

From: Trisha W

On Dec 9, 2004

Very good - I have been eating lunch all week on this. I only had one can of beef broth so used a can of mixed vegetables, undrained with it, and used only one clove of garlic (personal preference.) Otherwise I followed the recipe exactly.

From: PaulaG

On Jan 2, 2005

A nice warming soup for a dreary day! I used a beef base mixed with water and added 1 additional carrot. There was some left over corn in the fridge which went in the pot with the other veggies. Did not have elbow macaroni so I used small shell pasta. Served this warming soup with Fresh Roma Tomato, Basil and Oregano Bruschetta Fresh Roma Tomato, Basil & Oregano Bruschetta for a very satisfying meal.

From: Reed

On Jan 2, 2005

This had to have been the easiest thing i've thrown together to date. I used alphabet pasta (per my son's request) and lots of fresh basil. The water to broth ratio was perfect and it tasted so good with our grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches. Thanks for this great timesaver!

From: ratherbeswimmin'

On Apr 11, 2005

This was so easy to put together and great for a take to work lunch. I used homemade beef stock and the flavor was really incredible. Freezes and reheats well, too. Thanks for posting, KelBel.

From: WaterMelon

On Jan 28, 2005

A wonderful, comforting soup. Even with some substitutions, this turned out delicious! I couldn't find crushed tomatoes, so used canned diced tomatoes instead. I have a can of red kidney beans sitting around, so I used that. Used frozen corn instead of peas (I don't like peas) and omitted the parmesan, due to personal taste. Thanks KelBel; I'm glad I tagged this recipe!

From: Gerry

On Jan 27, 2005

Modern Minestrone may be easily put together but comes to the table tasting like an old fashioned country soup! I used beef broth in the making but I'm sure it would be equally good using vegetable broth. We enjoyed this soup and thank you for sharing the recipe.

From: mabers

On Jan 29, 2005

This was fast, easy and delicious! What more can i say?

From: Chriz

On Oct 3, 2006

I put green beans instead of peas and forgot the parmesan. It was a tasty simple meal with fresh buttered bread. Thank you for posting!

From: bullwinkle

On Nov 25, 2005

First minestrone I have tried that had peas in it. Next time I will use less peas and macaroni so there will be more broth. This soup was quick and easy with a tasty broth. I could eat just the broth it had such a nice flavor. Thanks KelBel. Bullwinkle

From: adinascotch

On Feb 9, 2007

easy and good. what more could we ask for.