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Minestrone with Parmesan Dumplings? Yes, folks. It's SO good. This recipe for minestrone soup will keep you from going back to any other recipe!

You'll definitely want to try this delectable minestrone recipe with gluten-free Parmesan Dumplings. Although GF dumplings may sound difficult, they are actually quite simple. 

It hurts my hungry little heart that Julia at No Face Plate, who gave me this wonderful recipe, is no longer blogging because her food is delicious. But you can always find my version of her dumplings here!

What is Minestrone soup?

Minestrone is a hearty vegetable and bean soup from Italy.

Since leftover vegetables were traditionally used to make minestrone, feel free to incorporate any seasonal veggies and greens you have on hand. I love to add a handful of shredded cabbage. I've also been known to chop up any cooked vegetables in the fridge and toss them in at the end.

Minestrone Soup in Italy

Minestrone is a regional and seasonal dish in Italy. Each region has a slightly different version of the soup.

The Minestrone may contain pasta and winter squash in the northern province of Lombardy. Cannellini beans, cabbage, or kale is common in the soup in Tuscany. And pesto is usually swirled in in Genoa, a coastal town in the northwest region of Liguria.

How is this recipe for minestrone different from others?

Two delicious words. Parmesan Dumplings. 

When do I make the dumplings?

I prepare my dumpling mixture first, then chill it to give it a chance to bind.

How many people does the soup recipe feed?

This yummy soup feeds 8-10 people with single servings.

Pro tip: If you don't want to make the dumplings (or even of you do!), you can always add gluten-free pasta to the soup 10-15 minutes prior to serving.