Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 lb fresh green beans; 2 medium zucchini; 1 large potato; 12 lb cabbage; ⅓ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped; 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained; 3 ½ cups beef broth; 1 ½ cups water; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed; ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed; ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans; freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

14 lb fresh green beans
2 medium zucchini
1 large potato
12 lb cabbage
⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, chopped
3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained
3 ½ cups beef broth
1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Trim fresh green beans; cut into 1 inch pieces.
2
Trim zucchini; cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
3
Peel potato; cut into 3/4 inch cubes.
4
Coarsely shred cabbage.
5
Heat oil and butter in 6 quart stockpot or Dutch over over medium heat.
6
Add onions; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes until onions are soft and golden but not brown.
7
Stir in carrots and potato; cook and stir 5 minutes.
8
Stir in celery and green beans; cook and stir 5 minutes.
9
Stir in zucchini; cook and stir 3 minutes.
10
Stir in cabbage and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute more.
11
Drain tomatoes, reserving juice.
12
Add broth, water and reserved juice to stockpot.
13
Chop tomatoes coarsely; add to stockpot.
14
Stir in salt, basil, rosemary, black pepper and bay leaf.
15
Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low.
16
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
17
Rinse and drain cannellini beans; add beans to stockpot.
18
Uncover and cook over medium-low heat 30 - 40 minutes more until soup thickens, stirring occasionally.
19
Remove and discard bay leaf.
20
Serve with cheese.

947

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

Carbs

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 lb fresh green beans, 2 medium zucchini, 1 large potato, 12 lb cabbage, and more.

Yes, 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.

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