Genoese Minestrone Recipe

Name: Genoese Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried navy beans (or other small white beans); 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 quarts water; 3 carrots, pared, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced; 4 ripe medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 small head savoy cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups); 1 cup small shell pasta; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dried navy beans (or other small white beans)
2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 medium onion, chopped
3 quarts water
3 carrots, pared, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced
4 ripe medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 small head savoy cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups)
1 cup small shell pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1
Soak beans in at least 1 inch of water in small saucepan overnight (or boil for 1 minute, remove from heat, and let stand covered 1 hour).
2
Cook bacon in large pot over medium heat. Remove all but 2 T. of the fat; leave bacon in pot. Add oil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and parsley; saute until lightly colored, about 2 minutes. Add onion and saute 1 minute. Add 3 quarts water, the carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, and drained navy beans. Season with salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
3
Add cabbage and simmer 20 minutes. Add pasta and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle soup into wide bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dried navy beans (or other small white beans), 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Genoese 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.

Genoese Minestrone

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