Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 lb. tomatoes, seeded and chopped, about 3 medium, OR 1 16-oz. can chopped tomatoes; 6 c. chicken stock or broth; 1 c. small cauliflower florets; 1 lg. zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1/4 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 c. cooked cannellini beans; Salt and pepper; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil; Parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. tomatoes, seeded and chopped, about 3 medium, OR 1 16-oz. can chopped tomatoes
6 c. chicken stock or broth
1 c. small cauliflower florets
1 lg. zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 c. cooked cannellini beans
Salt and pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
Parmesan cheese, grated

1
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add carrots, onion, celery and garlic.
3
Cook, stirring often, 3-5 minutes or until onion is softened.
4
Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Pour in broth and increase heat to high; bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often, or until reduced.
7
In a separate saucepan, cook cauliflower, zucchini and green beans in boiling salted water.
8
As soon as the water returns to a boil, drain vegetables.
9
Add vegetables and cannellini beans to the soup; season with salt and pepper.
10
Simmer for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender.
11
Stir in the basil and ladle into bowls.
12
Serve with a dish of freshly grated Parmesan to sprinkle on top.

826

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

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 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 carrots, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 2 ribs celery, 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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