Classic Minestrone Recipe

Name: Classic Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 1 large celery rib, diced; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or ¼ teaspoon minced dried rosemary; coarse salt; ground black pepper; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, drained and finely chopped; 1 large potato, peeled and diced; 12 lb savoy cabbage (about 1/4 head) or 12 lb green cabbage, cored and sliced thin (about 1/4 head); 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 12 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ cup fresh basil leaf, cut in chiffonade; ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 large celery rib, diced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or ¼ teaspoon minced dried rosemary
coarse salt
ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
1 large potato, peeled and diced
12 lb savoy cabbage (about 1/4 head) or 12 lb green cabbage, cored and sliced thin (about 1/4 head)
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
12 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup fresh basil leaf, cut in chiffonade
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese

1
In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium flame.
2
Add onion, carrot, celery, red pepper flakes, rosemary, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to turn golden, 5-8 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and cook until liquid begins to evaporate, 1-2 minutes.
5
Add potato, cabbage, beans and 7 c water.
6
Bring to a boil and add green beans.
7
Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 20 min or until all the vegetables are tender.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Add garlic and basil.
10
Serve sprinkled with Parmigiano and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium red onion, chopped, 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced, 1 large celery rib, diced, 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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