Minestrone Alla Calabrese Recipe

Name: Minestrone Alla Calabrese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices lean salt pork or bacon; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 1 celery stalk; 1 small carrot; 1/2 clove garlic; 4 fresh basil leaves; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; grated Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 to 2 qt. hot water; 1 tsp. salt; 1 lb. mixed summer vegetables: peas, green beans, tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, carrots, celery and potato; 1 large yellow sweet pepper; 1/2 c. rice

Servings: persons

4 slices lean salt pork or bacon
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 celery stalk
1 small carrot
1/2 clove garlic
4 fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp. olive oil
grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 to 2 qt. hot water
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. mixed summer vegetables: peas, green beans, tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, carrots, celery and potato
1 large yellow sweet pepper
1/2 c. rice

1
Mince first 5 ingredients; heat oil in soup pot.
2
Add ingredients and saute over medium heat until golden.
3
Add hot water and salt; bring to a boil.
4
Chop summer vegetables into pieces no bigger than 1/2 inch.
5
Add all when soup pot reaches a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes.
6
If too thick, add a cup of hot water.
7
Core yellow pepper and cut into long, thin strips. Add to simmering soup.
8
When carrots are tender, add rice and boil gently another 15 minutes or until rice is done.
9
Serve with cheese.

415

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices lean salt pork or bacon, 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, 1 celery stalk, 1 small carrot, and more.

Yes, Minestrone Alla Calabrese 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 Alla Calabrese

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Variations & substitutions

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