Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. dry Great Northern beans; 8 c. beef broth; 3 c. shredded cabbage; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, bias sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up; 1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen Italian or cut green beans; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed; grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 c. dry Great Northern beans
8 c. beef broth
3 c. shredded cabbage
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium zucchini, bias sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen Italian or cut green beans
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
grated Parmesan cheese

1
Rinse Great Northern beans.
2
In a large kettle or Dutch oven, combine beans and 4 cups water. Bring to boiling.
3
Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4
Cover and let stand 1 hour.
5
(Or, cover and soak in the water overnight.)
6
Do not drain. Add beef broth. Return to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
7
Stir in cabbage, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, onion, undrained tomatoes, green beans, garlic, salt and basil. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes or just until vegetables are tender.
8
Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.
9
Makes 8 main dish or 12 side dish servings.

177

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. dry Great Northern beans, 8 c. beef broth, 3 c. shredded cabbage, 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed, 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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