Minestrone Recipe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: canola oil or olive oil, for cooking; 1 garlic clove, minced; 14 lb pancetta or 14 lb bacon, diced; 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock; 14 ounces whole tomatoes or 14 ounces diced tomatoes or 2 large tomatoes, diced; 2 medium red potatoes (peeling optional) or 2 medium yukon gold potatoes (peeling optional); 1 carrot, cut in half lengthwise; 1 large zucchini, diced; 14 lb green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 cups beans (any kind, cooked or a 19 oz can, rinsed and drained); 1 head napa cabbage (small head, thinly sliced) or 1 head savoy cabbage (small head, thinly sliced) or 1 head bok choy (small head, thinly sliced); ⅓ cup pesto sauce (plus more for the table); 1 cup dry pasta, cooked about 3 minutes less than package indicates; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

canola oil or olive oil, for cooking
1 garlic clove, minced
14 lb pancetta or 14 lb bacon, diced
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock
14 ounces whole tomatoes or 14 ounces diced tomatoes or 2 large tomatoes, diced
2 medium red potatoes (peeling optional) or 2 medium yukon gold potatoes (peeling optional)
1 carrot, cut in half lengthwise
1 large zucchini, diced
14 lb green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups beans (any kind, cooked or a 19 oz can, rinsed and drained)
1 head napa cabbage (small head, thinly sliced) or 1 head savoy cabbage (small head, thinly sliced) or 1 head bok choy (small head, thinly sliced)
⅓ cup pesto sauce (plus more for the table)
1 cup dry pasta, cooked about 3 minutes less than package indicates
salt
pepper

1
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, and saute the onion, garlic, and pancetta or bacon until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the stock and tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
3
Add the potatoes, carrot, zucchini, both types of beans, and cabbage to the pot, and simmer again.
4
Cover, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
5
Add the pesto and pasta right before serving, and taste for seasoning (you may not need any--pancetta and pesto are both quite salty).
6
Pass around more pesto at the table if desired.

9952

kcal

Calories

679

Fat

221

Carbs

716

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: canola oil or olive oil, for cooking, 1 garlic clove, minced, 14 lb pancetta or 14 lb bacon, diced, 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock, 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.

Minestrone

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