Southern Minestrone is a fun twist on the classic Italian recipe. Serve with some crusty Italian bread and a salad for a filling cold weather meal. What Is Different About Southern Minestrone? Minestrone is full of seasonal vegetables, beans, and pasta cooked in a falvorful broth. Instead of using cannellini, kidney, or garbanzo beans, I used lima beans. I also used collard greens instead of spinach, plus I added some ground beef. Just a little TABASCO sauce gives it a little heat. Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save How To Serve Serve topped with fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. I like to go heavy on the Parmesan cheese. I also love to serve this minestrone with some fresh Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins and a garden salad with Creamy Italian Dressing. Make Ahead If you want to make-ahead or freeze this winter soup recipe, I recommend making the soup without the pasta. The pasta-less soup can be frozen for up to 2 months. When you are ready to serve, cook the pasta separately and add it into the minestrone. Storage Leftovers will keep for 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep in mind the pasta will soak up a lot of liquid overtime and get a little mushy in texture. No better meal for frigid temps than minestrone. And why not do it southern style with ground beef, lima beans, and collard greens? Southern Minestrone is a filling and satisfying meal. Pin this now to find it laterPin It More Hearty Soup Recipes Vegetable Beef Soup Taco Soup Chicken Noodle Soup Stuffed Pepper Soup White Bean and Collard Soup Print Southern Minestrone Southern Minestrone is chock full of ground beef, collard greens, and lima beans for a hearty meal southern style. You can spice it up with a little tabasco. Course SoupCuisine Southern Prep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 35 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 247kcal EquipmentDutch Oven Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef1 medium yellow onion diced2 medium carrots peeled and diced1 stalk celery diced1 clove garlic minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper6 cups chicken broth1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes1 1/2 cups dried small pasta1 cup frozen lima beans defrosted1 1/2 cups frozen chopped collard greens1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon Tabascosalt and pepper to taste InstructionsSpray a Dutch oven with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until mostly browned, using a wooden spoon to break ground beef up as it cooks. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.Add broth and tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes. During the last 6-8 minutes, add pasta, lima beans, collard greens, oregano, and tabasco sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. NotesEven better served with fresh grated Parmesan cheese. NutritionCalories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1308mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4030IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 4mg         The post Southern Minestrone appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.