Chunky, nourishing and brimming with vegetables, minestrone soups are a no-brainer for the chilly months. In our ham hock, borlotti bean and pasta minestra, we've battuto lardo for extra oomph; while the legendary Stefano Manfredi walks us through his recipe for a rice and bean minestrone. For a refreshing take on the soup, Stefano de Pieri's minestra di riso e asparagi or the green minestrone with chickpeas and lemon will do you a world of good.
8 ways to make minestrone soup
If you're seeking a hearty, soul-reviving soup for the chilly months, look here.
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Stefano de Pieri's minestra di riso e asparagi
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Green minestrone with chickpeas and lemon
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Sausage, cavolo nero and chickpea minestrone
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Chickpea, pumpkin and cavolo nero soup
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Minestrone with rainbow chard and quinoa
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Ham hock, borlotti bean and pasta minestra with battuto lardo
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