minestrone
noun
min·e·stro·ne
ˌmi-nə-ˈstrō-nē 
-ˈstrōn
-ˈstrōn
: a rich thick vegetable soup usually with dried beans and pasta (such as macaroni or vermicelli)
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Italian seasoning adds a comforting, nostalgic nod to classic minestrone, while the fresh basil provides a bright, aromatic lift that enhances the overall flavor profile.
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Main course offerings include agnolotti with corn, chive and aged parmesan, roasted chicken breast with summer beans and minestrone broth, or the signature dry-aged cheeseburger with horseradish aioli.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Pair with minestrone soup or Szechuan beef and sesame seed crackers.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Pair with hummus, tahini and toasted baguette, or with a rich minestrone.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Main course offerings include agnolotti with corn, chive and aged parmesan, roasted chicken breast with summer beans and minestrone broth, or the signature dry-aged cheeseburger with horseradish aioli.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Pair with minestrone soup or Szechuan beef and sesame seed crackers.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Pair with hummus, tahini and toasted baguette, or with a rich minestrone.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Minestrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minestrone. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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minestrone
noun
min·e·stro·ne
ˌmin-ə-ˈstrō-nē
-ˈstrōn
-ˈstrōn
: a thick vegetable soup usually made with dried beans and macaroni
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