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: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 celery ribs, chopped finely; 3 carrots, chopped finely; 1 onion, chopped finely; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 4 cups chicken stock; 14 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed (or other white bean); 1 cup macaroni noodles; 4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 celery ribs, chopped finely
3 carrots, chopped finely
1 onion, chopped finely
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock
14 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed (or other white bean)
1 cup macaroni noodles
4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

1
Heat the oil in a large, thick-bottomed saucepan.
2
Add the onion and saute until it starts to brown.
3
Add the carrot and celery and cook on low for 5 minutes or until it starts to soften.
4
Add the garlic and tomatoes.
5
Add he stock.
6
Add salt and pepper and bring to the boil.
7
Cover the saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes.
8
Add the beans and macaroni.
9
Return to the boil and then simmer, covered, another 20 minutes.
10
Add more water if required.
11
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 celery ribs, chopped finely, 3 carrots, chopped finely, 1 onion, chopped finely, 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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