Thermomix Minestrone Soup

Name: Thermomix Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic (or 2 tsp minced garlic); 1 brown onion (halved); 1 leek (roughly chopped, white part only); 30 g olive oil; 500 g vegetables (carrot, celery, sweet potato, zucchini) (chopped into 1-2cm cubes, see notes); 500 g liquid vegetable stock; 400 g tin diced tomatoes; 50 g tomato paste; 10 g caster sugar (or brown, raw or white sugar); 70 g macaroni pasta shells (or any small pasta shells); 400 g cannellini beans (rinsed and drained); 200 g streaky bacon (chopped and cooked until crispy); parsley, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese (to serve)

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A healthy and nutritious chunky Thermomix Minestrone Soup packed full of vegetables, beans and pasta!

Prepared and cooked entirely in a Thermomix machine... have it on the table in just 30 minutes!

A thick vegetable, tomato and pasta soup in a bowl.

When it comes to hearty winter soups, it doesn't get any more popular than minestrone! The combination of filling pasta with nutritious vegetables and beans is simply delicious.

Just like my Thai Pumpkin Soup, Cauliflower Soup and Carrot, Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup, this healthy minestrone soup is so quick and easy to make... have dinner on the table in 30 minutes from scratch!

Why You're Going To Love This Soup

This flavour-packed soup is a firm family favourite (and is loved by even the fussiest of kids!):

30 minute recipe - from start to finish, this soup takes just 30 minutes! Amazing, right!? The perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Versatile - mix and match with your favourite vegetables, pasta shells and beans (or whatever you already have at home!)
Freezer-friendly - minestrone freezes beautifully. Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Healthy - this Thermomix soup is packed full of healthy vegetables and beans... making it a great way to sneak a few extra veggies in to your day.

A bowl of chunky minestrone soup resting on a blue tea towel.

Equipment

This Thermomix Minestrone is of course made in a Thermomix machine!

It's suitable for use in all Thermomix models (TM31, TM5 and TM6) or any other thermal cooker.

I recommend removing the MC (measuring cup) and placing the rice basket or splatter guard over the top when cooking to avoid any splatters.

At no time should you exceed the MAX line in the Thermomix. Reduce the amount of vegetable stock liquid if need be.

A close up of a bowl of minestrone soup with parsley on top.

What You Need

This versatile recipe allows you to mix and match with your favourite ingredients - simply keep the overall quantity the same.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method

All the ingredients for Minestrone soup.

Garlic - you can use fresh garlic cloves or jarred minced garlic in this recipe.
Onion - choose a regular brown onion and chop in half.
Leek - roughly chop the white section of the leek.
Olive oil - for sauteing the garlic, onion and leek.
Vegetables - you can use any vegetables you like. I generally use carrot, celery, sweet potato and zucchini, however, peas, green beans and potatoes all work well too.
Vegetable stock liquid - you can use store-bought liquid vegetable stock or powdered stock mixed with water.
Tinned tomatoes - use tinned diced or chopped tomatoes.
Tomato paste - this gives the Thermomix minestrone a deliciously rich flavour.
Sugar - I like to use a small amount of caster sugar in my minestrone as it takes away the acidity of the tomatoes. You can substitute with brown, raw or white sugar if you prefer.
Pasta shells - you can use any variety of small pasta shells you like. I recommend using macaroni, however, risoni, shells and spirals can also be used.
Beans - again, you can use cannellini beans like I recommend, or you can use four bean mix, black beans or any tinned beans you have on hand.
Bacon - chop and fry the bacon until crispy. I recommend using streaky bacon as it turns super crispy when cooked.

Step By Step Instructions

It couldn't be easier to make minestrone soup in the Thermomix!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method

Step 1 - Chop

Place the onion, garlic and leek into the Thermomix and chop.

Garlic, onion and leek in a Thermomix bowl.

Step 2 - Saute

Add the olive oil and saute until soft.

Step 3 - Cook

Add the vegetables, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and liquid stock.

Remove the MC (measuring cup) and place the rice basket or the splatter guard over the top.

Cook for 12 minutes.

Tomato paste and vegetables in a stainless jug.

Add the pasta, beans and cooked bacon and cook for a further 10 minutes with the splatter guard/rice basket in place.

Beans, pasta and bacon being added to a tomato soup.

Step 4 - Serve

Season the soup with salt and pepper then serve with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

A tomato vegetable soup in a Thermomix bowl.

FAQ's

Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of diced tomatoes?

Yes, absolutely. Chop 400g fresh tomatoes into small 2cm pieces and use in place of the tinned tomatoes.

Can I make this soup without a Thermomix?

Yes, simply saute the onion, garlic and leek and then cook the soup in a large saucepan on the stovetop.

What should you serve with minestrone?

Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley perfectly complement this simple Italian soup. I also like to make a batch of homemade rolls or scrolls to soak up the soup.

A bowl of pasta, tomato and vegetable soup.

Expert Tips

Follow my top tips for the perfect Thermomix Minestrone soup:

Do NOT exceed the MAX line - when cooking in the Thermomix, it's important to never exceed the MAX line (this is particularly important in the TM31 where the bowl is smaller than the TM5 and TM6). If you find that you're nearing the MAX line, simply decrease the amount of vegetable stock liquid.
Remove the MC (measuring cup) and place the splatter guard or rice basket over the top to catch any splatters.
Mix and match with any of your favourite vegetables or beans - just ensure you keep the total quantity of ingredients is the same.
Omit the bacon for a vegetarian soup.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen or defrost in the fridge before reheating.