Minestrone Alla Genovese (With Pesto) Recipe

Name: Minestrone Alla Genovese (With Pesto)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 -3 cups savoy cabbage, shredded; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 quart beef broth (preferably rich); 1 quart water; 4 ounces tomato paste; 1/4 cup fresh herb, minced (parsley, basil, or marjoram); 3 small zucchini, cut into half-moon slices; 1 cup Italian cut green beans, sliced (fresh or frozen, regular green beans are fine, too); 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or (15 ounce) can great northern beans; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or (15 ounce) can pinto beans; 6 ounces genoa salami, diced in small cubes; 1/2 cup pasta, small (like small shells); salt and black pepper, freshly ground (to taste); 2 tablespoons pesto sauce (see our Poppy Seed Pie); parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 cups savoy cabbage, shredded
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 quart beef broth (preferably rich)
1 quart water
4 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh herb, minced (parsley, basil, or marjoram)
3 small zucchini, cut into half-moon slices
1 cup Italian cut green beans, sliced (fresh or frozen, regular green beans are fine, too)
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or (15 ounce) can great northern beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or (15 ounce) can pinto beans
6 ounces genoa salami, diced in small cubes
1/2 cup pasta, small (like small shells)
salt and black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
2 tablespoons pesto sauce (see our Poppy Seed Pie)
parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1
In a large saucepan, heat oil.
2
Saute onion and garlic 2-3 minutes.
3
Add cabbage, celery, and carrots. Saute 5 minutes.
4
Add broth, water, tomato paste, and herbs. Partially cover pan and simmer 30 minutes.
5
Add zucchini, beans, and salami; cook 15 minutes.
6
Add pasta; cook until al dente.
7
Add salt and pepper.
8
Stir in pesto sauce just before serving.
9
Serve in large bowls with grated cheese.

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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: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 -3 cups savoy cabbage, shredded, and more.

Yes, Minestrone Alla Genovese (With Pesto) 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 Alla Genovese (With Pesto)

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