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 1/2 cups dried kidney beans; 3 to 4 cloves garlic; 1 large onion, chopped; 5 Tbsp olive oil; 3 large potatoes, pale and clean-skinned; 2 carrots; 5 to 6 medium zucchini; 1 to 1 1/2 cups cut string beans; 3 to 4 med. leeks, sliced (about 1/2 cup); salt and pepper to taste; fresh parsley, chopped; large pinch of celery seeds; 1 to 2 tsp basil; 1 tsp oregano; large pinch of marjoram; 1/2 head savoy cabbage; 1/2 cup long-grain rice; 6 to 7 tomatoes; 1 cup grated low-fat parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans
3 to 4 cloves garlic
1 large onion, chopped
5 Tbsp olive oil
3 large potatoes, pale and clean-skinned
2 carrots
5 to 6 medium zucchini
1 to 1 1/2 cups cut string beans
3 to 4 med. leeks, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
salt and pepper to taste
fresh parsley, chopped
large pinch of celery seeds
1 to 2 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
large pinch of marjoram
1/2 head savoy cabbage
1/2 cup long-grain rice
6 to 7 tomatoes
1 cup grated low-fat parmesan cheese

1
Soak the beans overnight in enough water to keep them covered, then drain them and put them in a giant kettle (2-gallon or larger) with 4 quarts of water. Add the garlic cloves (peeled and put through a press), the onion, and the olive oil. Simmer the beans for about 1 1/2 hours.
2
Choose 3 large potatoes with healthy skins and scrub them thoroughly under running water. Cut them into large pieces, without peeling, and add them to the pot. Slice thickly the carrots and zucchini and add them also, together with the cut string beans and sliced leeks. Season with some salt and pepper, a little chopped parsley, a good pinch of celery seed, some basil, oregano, and a pinch of marjoram. Simmer again for about 45 minutes.
3
Slice thinly half a small head of savoy cabbage and add it to the soup along with the rice. If you can get the large, beautiful rice of the Lombardy region of Italy, you will truly have Minestrone alla Milanese. After adding the rice, simmer the soup another 20 minutes. If it is getting too thick for your taste, add a little more water as needed.
4
About 5 minutes before the soup is ready to serve, add the tomatoes (cut into large wedges), the Parmesan cheese, and a little more fresh parsley. Serve steaming hot with a good whole-grain bread or muffin and more parmesan cheese if desired.

730

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* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans, 3 to 4 cloves garlic, 1 large onion, chopped, 5 Tbsp olive oil, 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.

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Minestrone Ala Milanese

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