Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped in discs; 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dices; 2 c. chopped canned plum tomatoes; 6 c. chicken stock; salt to taste; 1 small bay leaf; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 3/4 c. pasta (small elbows or shells); 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained; 2 zucchini, sliced; 6 basil leaves, torn into pieces; 3 Tbsp. Parmesan

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped in discs
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dices
2 c. chopped canned plum tomatoes
6 c. chicken stock
salt to taste
1 small bay leaf
1 tsp. dried oregano
3/4 c. pasta (small elbows or shells)
1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained
2 zucchini, sliced
6 basil leaves, torn into pieces
3 Tbsp. Parmesan

1
Heat oil in large pan; saute onion and garlic (3 minutes). Stir in celery, carrots and potato.
2
Add tomatoes and stock. Flavor with salt, bay leaf and oregano.
3
Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
4
Return to a rolling boil and add pasta.
5
Stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
6
Add chickpeas, zucchini and basil and continue to cook (5 minutes or so) until pasta is cooked.
7
Stir in Parmesan.
8
(Have more Parmesan on table, to be added if desired.)

1027

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 3 stalks celery, chopped in discs, 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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