Genovese Minestrone (No Tomatoes) Recipe

Name: Genovese Minestrone (No Tomatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 cups celery, chopped including some leaves; 4 cups carrots, sliced; 7 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 3/4 lb green beans, fresh; 4 cups spinach leaves, rinsed; 3 cups butternut squash, cubed; 2 teaspoons oregano, dried; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon pepper; 1 cup basil pesto; 1/2 lb pancetta, chopped and fried; 1/2 lb pasta, small shells; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped including some leaves
4 cups carrots, sliced
7 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 lb green beans, fresh
4 cups spinach leaves, rinsed
3 cups butternut squash, cubed
2 teaspoons oregano, dried
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 cup basil pesto
1/2 lb pancetta, chopped and fried
1/2 lb pasta, small shells
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a dutch oven. Add garlic, onions, celery and carrots and saute until onions begin to soften.
2
Add broth, wine, black and green beans, spinach, squash, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Add in pesto and adjust salt to your liking.
3
If making ahead, simply stop at this point, then reheat the vegetable mixture and continue with the recipe.
4
While vegetables are cooking, saute pancetta until crisp. Reserve rendered fat to add to the vegetables if you wish. Cook the pasta according to package directions and stir in to the vegetables.
5
To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with the pancetta and parmesan.

2770

kcal

Calories

176

Fat

143

Carbs

166

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 5 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 cups celery, chopped including some leaves, and more.

Yes, Genovese Minestrone (No Tomatoes) 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.

Genovese Minestrone (No Tomatoes)

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