Katzen'S Minestrone (Vegetarian) Recipe

Name: Katzen'S Minestrone (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The broth; 3 heads garlic (whole); 10 cups water; 2 -3 bay leaves; 8 whole black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, and coarsely chopped; 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 3 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 4 fresh thyme sprigs; The Soup; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 onions, chopped; 4 carrots, chopped; 3 bell peppers, red, green, yellow, orange, chopped; 3 small zucchini, chopped; 6 -8 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 tablespoons dried basil; 3 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes; 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 cup frozen cauliflower; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans; 1 1/2 - 2 cups pasta (short, chunky pasta is good); salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

The broth
3 heads garlic (whole)
10 cups water
2 -3 bay leaves
8 whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, and coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 4 fresh thyme sprigs
The Soup
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 onions, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
3 bell peppers, red, green, yellow, orange, chopped
3 small zucchini, chopped
6 -8 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons dried basil
3 tablespoons dried oregano
1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen cauliflower
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
1 1/2 - 2 cups pasta (short, chunky pasta is good)
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

1
Part One: The Broth.
2
Remove the papery skins from the garlic heads and break them into cloves.
3
Whack the cloves with the broad side of a wide knife.
4
Combine everything up to and including the thyme in a large pot and bring to a boil.
5
Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for an hour.
6
Strain the stock and use right away, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to four days, or freeze up to six months.
7
Part Two: The Soup.
8
Saute onions in oil, until they are starting to soften.
9
Add carrots, peppers, zucchini, garlic, basil, oregano, chili flakes, and turn down to medium-low and cover, stirring frequently, until the veggies start to soften a bit.
10
Add diced tomatoes and broth, and season with salt and pepper.
11
Bring to a simmer, cover, and allow to cook for 45 minutes or so.
12
Add drained and rinsed beans.
13
Add pasta, and cool immediately or pasta will start to break down and fall apart.

1648

kcal

Calories

Fat

345

Carbs

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.

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The broth, 3 heads garlic (whole), 10 cups water, 2 -3 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Katzen'S Minestrone (Vegetarian) 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!

Katzen'S Minestrone (Vegetarian)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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