Minestrone Ala Milanese Recipe

Name: Minestrone Ala Milanese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup finely chopped leek; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 2 cups finely chopped carrots; 2 cups finely chopped cabbage (preferably Savoy); 1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2 inch lengths; 2 cups of 1/2 inch cubes of peeled boiling potatoes; 1/2 cup finely chopped prosciutto; 1 cup of 1/2 inch cubes of unpeeled zucchini; 1 cup chopped rinsed fresh stemmed spinach; 2/3 cup chopped fresh tomatoes or 2/3 cup canned tomato; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 6 cups chicken broth or 6 cups beef broth; 3/4 cup rice (preferably short grain Arborio); 2 cups cooked dried cannellini beans (or canned); 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; salt & freshly ground black pepper; grated parmesan cheese (to garnish) (optional); crusty garlic bread (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped leek
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 cups finely chopped carrots
2 cups finely chopped cabbage (preferably Savoy)
1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2 inch lengths
2 cups of 1/2 inch cubes of peeled boiling potatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped prosciutto
1 cup of 1/2 inch cubes of unpeeled zucchini
1 cup chopped rinsed fresh stemmed spinach
2/3 cup chopped fresh tomatoes or 2/3 cup canned tomato
1/2 cup tomato sauce
6 cups chicken broth or 6 cups beef broth
3/4 cup rice (preferably short grain Arborio)
2 cups cooked dried cannellini beans (or canned)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper
grated parmesan cheese (to garnish) (optional)
crusty garlic bread (optional)

1
In a large stock or soup pot, over medium heat, heat the 1/4 cup of olive oil.
2
Add the onion, leek, celery, carrots, cabbage, green beans & potatoes & stir for 2 minutes.
3
Add the prosciutto, zucchini, spinach, tomatoes & tomato sauce & stir for another 2 minutes.
4
Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil & then simmer, covered, over low heat for 15 minutes.
5
Add the rice & beans & simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
6
Remove the soup from the heat.
7
In a small skillet, saute the rosemary and oregano in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 30 seconds.
8
Add this to the soup along with the parsley & cheese.
9
Season with salt & pepper to taste & serve immediately with a crusty garlic bread.
10
Garnish with more grated cheese if desired.

1353

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

138

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 cup finely chopped leek, 1 cup finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Minestrone Ala Milanese 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 Ala Milanese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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