Garden minestrone soup is a thick soup of italian origin made with vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice, sometimes both. add in a garden fresh salad and you have a nutritious meal you can be proud to serve your family. try it with homemade ciabatta bread, fresh baked french bread or some crusty homemade french baguettes. not what you are looking for? try these other bread recipes: english muffin bread, cheesy garlic bread or homemade ciabatta bread.