Dinner Tonight: Genovese Minestrone Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Genovese Minestrone Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 small leek, cleaned, halved, and thinly sliced; 1 rib celery, chopped; 2 carrots, cut into half-moons; 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped; 1 cup fresh beans, such as fava beans; 1 handful green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup green peas; 3 small zucchini, cut into half-moons; 1/4 cup pinenuts; 1/2 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 3 large handfuls basil leaves, chopped; 1 small handful Parmesan cheese; Olive oil as needed

Servings: persons

4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 small leek, cleaned, halved, and thinly sliced
1 rib celery, chopped
2 carrots, cut into half-moons
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cup fresh beans, such as fava beans
1 handful green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup green peas
3 small zucchini, cut into half-moons
1/4 cup pinenuts
1/2 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
3 large handfuls basil leaves, chopped
1 small handful Parmesan cheese
Olive oil as needed

1
Heat 4 to 5 cups water in a large soup pot over medium heat. Once hot, add a teaspoon of salt and the vegetables in order of cooking time: potatoes, leeks, celery, carrots, tomato, beans, peas, and zucchini, or any other vegetables you may be using. If using pasta, add it 7 to 10 minutes out, depending on the shape.
2
In the meantime, combine the garlic, basil, pine nuts, and a little olive oil in a food processor, blender, or mortar and pestle. Process into a smooth paste, adding olive oil as necessary to create a loose paste. Season to taste with salt. Remove to a bowl and stir in the cheese, adding more olive oil if necessary.
3
Serve the soup with a dollop of pesto.

304

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, 1 small leek, cleaned, halved, and thinly sliced, 1 rib celery, chopped, 2 carrots, cut into half-moons, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Genovese Minestrone Recipe 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.

Dinner Tonight: Genovese Minestrone Recipe

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