Minestrone Alla Calabria Recipe

Name: Minestrone Alla Calabria Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 c. boiling water; 3 carrots, scraped and sliced; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 1/4 pound stringbeans, sliced; 1/2 c. minced cabbage; 4 fresh tomatoes, peeled and minced; 1/2 c. cauliflowerets, sliced; 1 pkg. onion soup mix; 1 sm. zucchini, unpeeled to small chunks; 1 can Cannellini beans

Servings: persons

1
To make Battuto, chop all ingredients till they are almost blended together in a paste.
2
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large kettle and simmer till golden brown.
3
Add in the boiling water to the pot, and then add in the onion soup mix and the vegetables which take longer to cook celery, carrots and cabbage.
4
Cook for 20 to 25 min, then add in green beans and tomatoes.
5
Cook for 10 to 15 min longer and add in cauliflowerets.
6
Cook for 10 min and add in the zucchini and the Cannellini beans, cooking for an additional 15 min, when everything should be tender.
7
Serve with Parmesan and a little dry sherry added to each bowl, if you like.

4499

kcal

Calories

481

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 c. boiling water, 3 carrots, scraped and sliced, 3 stalks celery, sliced, 1/4 pound stringbeans, sliced, and more.

Yes, Minestrone Alla Calabria Recipe 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!