Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 c. water; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 large leeks (white and 1 inch of green part); 1 1/2 c. carrots, chopped (2 large); 2 1/2 c. (1/2 lb.) green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large, unpeeled potato, diced; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 oz.) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes (not drained); 2 c. unpared zucchini, sliced thin (1/2 lb.); 1/2 c. cabbage, finely shredded; 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 c. small pasta, cooked (more if fresh is used); 2 Tbsp. dried parsley; 1 tsp. dried basil; Parmesan cheese for garnish

Servings: persons

6 c. water
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large leeks (white and 1 inch of green part)
1 1/2 c. carrots, chopped (2 large)
2 1/2 c. (1/2 lb.) green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large, unpeeled potato, diced
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes (not drained)
2 c. unpared zucchini, sliced thin (1/2 lb.)
1/2 c. cabbage, finely shredded
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 c. small pasta, cooked (more if fresh is used)
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried basil
Parmesan cheese for garnish

1
Boil water.
2
Heat oil in skillet and add onion, garlic, leeks, carrots and green beans.
3
Saute vegetables over low heat for about 6 minutes.
4
Add sauteed vegetables to boiling water.
5
Also, add potatoes, tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes.
6
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes.
7
Add zucchini, cabbage, beans and pasta.
8
Bring soup back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
9
Add parsley and basil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Garnish servings with Parmesan cheese.

467

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 c. water, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Minestrone

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Variations & substitutions

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