Fifteen Minute Minestrone Recipe

Name: Fifteen Minute Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart water; 1 bay leaf; 1 leek, washed and diced; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 2 T. olive oil; 6 ounces country ham, diced; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 2 small zucchini, quartered and sliced; 1/4 cup bow tie pasta; 1 small can plum tomatoes (12oz.); 1 small can white kidney beans (12oz.); salt and pepper; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 4 sprigs flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 quart water
1 bay leaf
1 leek, washed and diced
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 T. olive oil
6 ounces country ham, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
1/4 cup bow tie pasta
1 small can plum tomatoes (12oz.)
1 small can white kidney beans (12oz.)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 sprigs flat leaf parsley

1
Bring the water to a boil with the bay leaf in a large covered soup pot.
2
Slice the leeks and celery and wash them under running water. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the sliced vegetables with pepper and cover. Leave to cook gently until soft. Dice ham and add to the vegetables. Peel and chop the garlic and add it also.
3
Quarter and slice the zucchini and add to the boiling water with a little pepper. Stir in the bow tie pasta and cover the pan. Drain the tomatoes and add the juice to the soup. Coarsely chop the tomatoes and add them also. Stir in the can of beans, then add the vegetables, ham and garlic. Cover the soup, bring it to a boil and simmer 3-4 minutes.
4
Taste the soup for seasoning, spoon it into bowls and top with the sprigs of parsley.
5
Serve grated parmesan separately.

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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: 1 quart water, 1 bay leaf, 1 leek, washed and diced, 3 stalks celery, sliced, and more.

Yes, Fifteen Minute 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.

Fifteen Minute Minestrone

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