Classic Minestrone Recipe

Name: Classic Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup leek, white and light green parts sliced thin crosswise; 3/4 cup diced carrot; 3/4 cup diced onion; 3/4 cup diced celery; 1 1/4 cups diced baking potatoes; 1 1/4 cups diced zucchini; 3 cups spinach leaves; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, packed in juice, drained, and chopped; 8 cups water; 1 pinch salt; 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans; 1/4 cup basil pesto (or 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary mixed with 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 tablespoon extra-vir); 1 pinch ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup leek, white and light green parts sliced thin crosswise
3/4 cup diced carrot
3/4 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced celery
1 1/4 cups diced baking potatoes
1 1/4 cups diced zucchini
3 cups spinach leaves
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, packed in juice, drained, and chopped
8 cups water
1 pinch salt
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1/4 cup basil pesto (or 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary mixed with 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 tablespoon extra-vir)
1 pinch ground black pepper

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1. Bring vegetables, tomatoes, water, cheese rind, and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in a soup kettle or pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but still hold their shape, about 1 hour. (Soup can be refrigerated in airtight container for 3 days or frozen for 1 month. Defrost if necessary and reheat before proceeding with recipe.).
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2. Add beans and cook just until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat. Stir in pesto (or rosemary-garlic mixture). Adjust seasonings, adding pepper and more salt, if necessary. Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup leek, white and light green parts sliced thin crosswise, 3/4 cup diced carrot, 3/4 cup diced onion, 3/4 cup diced celery, and more.

Yes, Classic Minestrone falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Classic Minestrone

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