Empty the Pantry Minestrone Recipe

Name: Empty the Pantry Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces boneless pork (I used lean shoulder); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 5 celery ribs, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 3 potatoes, medium, peeled & diced; 3 roma tomatoes, chopped; 28 ounces diced tomatoes; 3 zucchini, chopped; 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 8 cups chicken broth; salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

12 ounces boneless pork (I used lean shoulder)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
5 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
3 potatoes, medium, peeled & diced
3 roma tomatoes, chopped
28 ounces diced tomatoes
3 zucchini, chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 cups chicken broth
salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Freeze pork until firm but not frozen solid.
2
Slice into 1/4 inch slices.
3
Then cut these into smaller slices the width of your finger & 1/2 the length of your finger.
4
Heat oil in your favorite soup cauldron & toss pork slices in to brown.
5
Add onion, celery & garlic.
6
Saute with pork until onion is translucent.
7
Add basil, potato & tomatoes.
8
Add chicken broth & simmer for 45 minutes - 1 hour.
9
Add zuchini & parsley - simmer 30 minutes.
10
Serve with freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese & hot crusty bread (let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
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1354

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

183

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces boneless pork (I used lean shoulder), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions, chopped, 5 celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Empty the Pantry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Empty the Pantry Minestrone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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