Ligurian Minestrone Recipe

Name: Ligurian Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1 medium russet potatoes or 1 medium idaho potato, peeled and diced; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 cup canned chopped tomato, with juices; 4 cups defatted chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup short macaroni (such as tubetti or ditalini); 4 cups packed thoroughly rinsed roughly chopped spinach leaves (about 5 oz.); 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 medium russet potatoes or 1 medium idaho potato, peeled and diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup canned chopped tomato, with juices
4 cups defatted chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup short macaroni (such as tubetti or ditalini)
4 cups packed thoroughly rinsed roughly chopped spinach leaves (about 5 oz.)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

1
Heat the oil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan over med-high heat.
2
Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery and cook until they begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.
3
Add the potato and zucchini and stir well to combine.
4
Stir in the tomatoes and broth, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
5
Decrease heat to med-low, partially cover the pan, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
6
Add the macaroni and cook, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom, until it is tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the spinach and basil, stir well to combine, and cook 5 minutes longer.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Serve with cheese.

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1 medium carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Ligurian 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!

Ligurian Minestrone

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Variations & substitutions

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