Wondering what to serve with Minestrone Soup? I’ve got you covered with these 20+ tasty sides, salads, veggies & more!
From classics such garlic bread and crostini, to healthier options such as air fryer tomatoes and a simple arugula salad, there are so many options for what to serve with minestrone soup.
So, let’s dig in!
Keep reading to discover 20+ of the best side dishes for minestrone.
What Goes with Minestrone Soup?
Italian Chopped Salad
This simple Italian Chopped Salad dresses fresh veggies, salami, mozzarella & chickpeas in a delicious homemade Italian dressing.
Italian Chopped Salad
Garlic Bread
This restaurant-quality Garlic Bread is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and slathered with homemade garlic butter and melted parmesan. It’s the perfect pairing for your pasta dinner!
Garlic Bread
Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad
This Kale Caesar Salad is topped with crispy homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Massaging the creamy garlic dressing into the kale makes it extra tender and delicious.
Kale Caesar Salad
The BEST Arugula Salad Dressing
This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.
Arugula Salad
Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons
This Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons is the perfect side dish. Sweet tomatoes combine with a tangy vinaigrette and delicious roasted lemons.
Cherry Tomato Salad
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Recipe
Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!
Sauteed Spinach
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Lemon Tarragon Aioli are perfect for snacking. Strips of zucchini, coated in panko cook up perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Dip them in an easy-to-prepare creamy aioli flavored with tarragon and lemon.
Zucchini Fries
Italian Radicchio Salad
This delicious Italian Radicchio Salad is dressed in a creamy lemon-vinaigrette and tossed with buttery calvestrano olives, tasty breadcrumbs and nutty parmesan cheese. And, a special tip ensures that your radicchio won't be bitter!
Italian Radicchio Salad
Italian Green Beans
Italian Green Beans are sautéed in a hot pan with aromatics and Italian seasonings, then steamed in a bold, savory broth. Easy to make in one pan, this is a fuss-free, must-try side dish to pair with all your favorite main courses!
Italian Green Beans
Fennel and Chickpea Salad
This Fennel and Chickpea Salad is tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette & topped with parmesan. It’s the perfect make-ahead salad for potlucks or lunches.
Fennel and Chickpea Salad
Sauteed Zucchini and Squash
You can serve Sauteed Zucchini and Squash with practically anything! It’s a simple side dish that showcases sliced and seared summer squash and savory Italian flavors.
Sauteed Zucchini and Squash
Shaved Fennel Salad
This Fennel Celery Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon-parmesan vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.
Fennel Celery Salad
Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad
This Tomato Cucumber Salad features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed in a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette, every bite is bursting with refreshing Mediterranean flavors!
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Instant Pot Artichokes
Instant Pot Artichokes are quick and easy to make with the help of your electric pressure cooker. Plus, this recipe gives them SO much flavor!
Instant Pot Artichokes
Jennifer Aniston Salad
One bite of the viral Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Salad and you’ll be hooked! It was the actress’ top choice for lunch during her time on Friends for good reason – it’s easy to make, loaded with healthy grains and veggies, and perfect for meal prep.
Quinoa Salad
Simple Kale Salad
This Simple Kale Salad tosses kale, parmesan cheese, and croutons with a zesty lemon dressing to give you a perfect light meal or healthy side dish for any occasion. Ready in 10 minutes!
Simple Kale Salad
Fattoush Salad
This Lebanese-inspired fattoush salad tosses vibrant vegetables and homemade pita chips in a tangy-sweet dressing. Enjoy it as an ultra-refreshing side dish with your favorite Middle Eastern or Mediterranean meals!
Fattoush Salad
Homemade Croutons
Learn how to make Homemade Croutons with just 4 simple ingredients. This crouton recipe is so much better than store bought! Use in salads, soups, stuffing or just eat them straight off the pan.
Homemade Croutons
Olive Spread
This easy Olive Spread (Olive Tapenade) comes together in just 10 minutes in your food processor or blender. It's amazing dolloped on top of a bowl of tomato soup.
Olive Tapenade
Air Fryer Cherry Tomatoes
Learn how to roast cherry tomatoes in the air fryer in just 10 minutes! Bursting with Italian flavors, these Air Fryer Tomatoes are easy to make and a delicious addition to pasta, soups, toast, salads, and so much more.
Air Fryer Tomatoes
How to Make Crostini
Crostini are easy to make at home using just 3-ingredients – bread, olive oil and salt. This simple crostini recipe is the perfect appetizer for parties. You can make them ahead of time and serve them with a variety of toppings.
Crostini
Italian Grinder Salad
Italian sub fans will adore this Grinder Salad. Inspired by the viral TikTok recipe, it’s a loaded chopped salad made with deli meats, cheeses, lettuce, fresh veggies, and pepperoncini peppers. A creamy vinaigrette ties it all together!
Grinder Salad
How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these minestrone soup side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
Wine Pairings
- For a white wine option, try a Viognier. Its viscosity and lush flavors stand up well to this rich soup.
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Serves 10 cups
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 large Fennel bulb (quartered, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch slices)
- 3 celery stalks (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 large carrots (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 3 Tablespoons xtra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 pound dried ditalini (cooked in salted water just short of al dente, rinsed with cold water, and drained (reserve your pasta cooking water), or other small tubular pasta)
- 3 Tablespoons flat-leaf parsley (minced)
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, toss the fennel, celery, and carrots with the oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Roast, tossing after 10 minutes and every 5 minutes thereafter, until the vegetables are nicely browned and tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Let cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Transfer the vegetables to a cutting board, chop them coarsely, and put them in a large pot.
- Add the tomatoes (undrained), the beans, 3 cups water, and 1 Tbs. of the rosemary to the pot. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Thin with water, if necessary, to get the consistency you like.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, one cup of your pasta cooking water, the remaining 1 tsp. rosemary, the parsley, 1/4 cup of the Parmigiano, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and serve immediately with a generous sprinkle of the remaining Parmigiano.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2.598IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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