Herman's Summer Minestrone Recipe

Name: Herman's Summer Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shelled fresh cranberry beans; 12 lb fresh green beans, sliced on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces; 1 lb fresh tomato, blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 small red onions, sliced; 8 cups chicken stock; 12 lb yellow squash, cut into half moons; 12 lb zucchini, cut into half moons; ½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, 1 generous handful; 14 lb pasta, any small shape (ditalini, elbows, shells, orchiette, etc); 1 parmesan rind; olive oil; ¼ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to taste; ¼ cup grated pecorino romano cheese, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb shelled fresh cranberry beans
12 lb fresh green beans, sliced on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 lb fresh tomato, blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 small red onions, sliced
8 cups chicken stock
12 lb yellow squash, cut into half moons
12 lb zucchini, cut into half moons
½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, 1 generous handful
14 lb pasta, any small shape (ditalini, elbows, shells, orchiette, etc)
1 parmesan rind
olive oil
¼ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to taste
¼ cup grated pecorino romano cheese, to taste

1
Put the onion, chopped parsley and a little olive oil in a stock pot and saute gently for just a few minutes.
2
Add the stock, the cranberry beans, the tomatoes and the Parmesan rind.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the beans are tender.
4
Skim off any foam that might rise to the surface.
5
Add the green beans, the yellow squash, the zucchini and the pasta and return to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked and the green beans tender.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Serve and top with a generous spoon of pesto, a drizzle of olive oil, some grinds of black pepper and the grated cheese on the side.
9
Aliza Green, whose recipe served as the basis for this one, serves her Summer Minestrone with zucchini blossoms stirred in just before serving if you have them, do it!
10
Borage is also a traditional flavouring.
11
Leeks, mushrooms, celery, carrots, potatoes, eggplant, fava beans and greens are all to be found in other minestrone recipes, so substitute in vegetables as you like.

7687

kcal

Calories

Fat

1347

Carbs

422

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.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shelled fresh cranberry beans, 12 lb fresh green beans, sliced on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces, 1 lb fresh tomato, blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped, 2 small red onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Herman's Summer 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!

Herman's Summer Minestrone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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