Eggplant Minestrone

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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 2 carrots
  • 6 medium tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • parmesan cheese, to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the onion, eggplant, carrots, and tomatoes. Peel and mince the garlic. Dice the zucchini and celery.
  2. Heat the oil in a large soup kettle. Add the onions and garlic and saute until tender.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add the eggplant and saute 3 minutes, stirring.
  4. Add the carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, celery, stock, basil, oregano, and salt. Stir well. Simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours.
  5. Add the macaroni and cook 15 minutes more. Add pepper to taste. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

684 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.4g 53% DV
Total Fat 30.6g 39% DV
Carbs 88.5g 32% DV
Fiber 25.5g 91% DV
Sugar 16.4g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10717.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1809.3mg 38% DV
Cholesterol 37.8mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1195.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 21.1mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 844mg 65% DV
Iron 16.7mg 93% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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