Green Minestrone Recipe

Name: Green Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan; 4 slices pancetta or 1/4 pound thick cut prosciutto, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 2 large cloves garlic, crushed; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried; 1 can white beans, cannellini; 1 can garbanzo beans, ceci; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 cups chicken broth or stock; 1 cup ditalini pasta or mini penne pasta; 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 10 ounces triple washed spinach, stems removed and coarsely chopped, or any other dark greens; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, plus extra to pass at the table; 12 to 16 leaves fresh basil, torn or shredded or 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 slices pancetta or 1/4 pound thick cut prosciutto, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
1 can white beans, cannellini
1 can garbanzo beans, ceci
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 cups chicken broth or stock
1 cup ditalini pasta or mini penne pasta
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
10 ounces triple washed spinach, stems removed and coarsely chopped, or any other dark greens
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, plus extra to pass at the table
12 to 16 leaves fresh basil, torn or shredded or 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves

1
Heat a soup pot over medium high heat.
2
Add oil and pancetta or prosciutto.
3
Saute 2 minutes and add onions, celery, garlic, zucchini and bay to the pot.
4
Season vegetables with salt and pepper, to your taste.
5
Saute vegetables 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Add white beans, garbanzo beans and chicken broth to the pot.
7
Cover soup and bring to a boil.
8
Add pasta and green beans to the soup and cook 8 minutes, or until pasta is just tender.
9
Stir in spinach to wilt, 1 minute.
10
Stir in grated cheese and ladle soup into bowls.
11
Top soup with torn or shredded basil or chopped parsley.

1626

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

196

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, 4 slices pancetta or 1/4 pound thick cut prosciutto, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 ribs celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Green 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.

Green Minestrone

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