Classic Minestrone Recipe

Name: Classic Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large leek, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 zucchini, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup green beans, halved; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 1/4 cups vegetable stock or 6 1/4 cups water; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans or (14 ounce) can kidney beans; 2 ounces macaroni; salt and pepper; finely grated parmesan cheese (to garnish); fresh parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 large leek, thinly sliced
2 carrots, chopped
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
3/4 cup green beans, halved
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 1/4 cups vegetable stock or 6 1/4 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans or (14 ounce) can kidney beans
2 ounces macaroni
salt and pepper
finely grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)
fresh parsley (to garnish)

1
Place the first 6 ingredients into a large saucepan and heat until sizzling, then cover, lower the heat and sweat the veggies for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
2
Add the stock or water, tomatoes, herbs and seasoning.
3
Bring to a boil, replace the lid and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
4
Add the canned beans and their liquid together with the pasta and simmer for 10 minutes more.
5
Check the seasonings and serve hot, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley, if using.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large leek, thinly sliced, 2 carrots, chopped, 1 zucchini, thinly sliced, 3/4 cup green beans, halved, 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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