Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pints (6 1/4 cups) warm vegetable stock; 4 tbsp. olive oil; 1 onion, peeled and chopped finely; 2 sticks celery, strings removed and chopped; 3/4 cup (7 oz.) canned borlotti beans, drained; 4 tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 10 oz. mixed green vegetables, for example: spinach, cabbage, Swiss chard, lettuce leaves or spring greens, chopped; 2 zucchini, cubed; 1 potato, peeled and cubed; 1 small carrot, cubed; 2 cups (8 oz.) small soup pasta; Salt and pepper; 2 or 3 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to serve; Extra-virgin olive oil, to serve

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pints (6 1/4 cups) warm vegetable stock
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped finely
2 sticks celery, strings removed and chopped
3/4 cup (7 oz.) canned borlotti beans, drained
4 tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
10 oz. mixed green vegetables, for example: spinach, cabbage, Swiss chard, lettuce leaves or spring greens, chopped
2 zucchini, cubed
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1 small carrot, cubed
2 cups (8 oz.) small soup pasta
Salt and pepper
2 or 3 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
Extra-virgin olive oil, to serve

1
In a large, deep saucepan, fry the onion and celery gently in the olive oil until soft.
2
Add the borlotti beans and stir together thoroughly.
3
Then add the parsley, green vegetables, zucchini, potato, and carrot, fry together gently, using a little of the stock to moisten.
4
When the vegetables are all beginning to soften, add the rest of the stock, turn the heat down, and simmer slowly for about 30 minutes, stirring regularly.
5
Add more liquid if necessary.
6
When the vegetables are completely soft, season to taste and add the pasta.
7
Simmer gently until the pasta is cooked.
8
Remove from the heat, allow to stand for about 10 minutes before serving with a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

929

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pints (6 1/4 cups) warm vegetable stock, 4 tbsp. olive oil, 1 onion, peeled and chopped finely, 2 sticks celery, strings removed and chopped, 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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