Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 to 2 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 c. celery, chopped; 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 large cans peeled tomatoes or 4 c. fresh tomatoes, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp. oregano; 2 tsp. basil; pinch of fennel seed; 3 carrots; 3 zucchini; 1 bunch broccoli; mushrooms; 2 potatoes; 1 large can kidney beans; 1 to 2 handfuls pasta (shells, etc.)

Servings: persons

1 onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 large cans peeled tomatoes or 4 c. fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. basil
pinch of fennel seed
3 carrots
3 zucchini
1 bunch broccoli
mushrooms
2 potatoes
1 large can kidney beans
1 to 2 handfuls pasta (shells, etc.)

1
Saute onion, garlic and celery in oil until soft.
2
Crush garlic.
3
Add tomatoes and herbs.
4
Simmer the soup gently while you prepare vegetables, beans or grains you decide to use.
5
Thirty (30) minutes before serving soup, add beans, noodles or grains and vegetables.
6
After combining all the ingredients, bring to a boil. Simmer briefly and correct the seasonings to your liking.
7
If you like, top each bowl of soup with fresh grated Parmesan cheese. Great with fresh cornbread or French bread.
8
This soup is even better the next day!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 to 2 cloves garlic, 1 1/2 c. celery, chopped, 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil, 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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