Minestrone Soup (Modena Style) Recipe

Name: Minestrone Soup (Modena Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/2 inch dice; 1 yellow onion, coursely chopped; 1 celery rib, with leave cut into 1/4 in thick slices; 1 carrot, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices; 2 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into 1/4 inch thick half moons; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 firmly packed cups shredded savoy cabbage (or spinach, fresh or frozen); 1 (16 ounce) can peeled chopped tomatoes with juice; 2 cups water; 1 3/4 1 3/4 cups chicken broth or 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 yellow onion, coursely chopped
1 celery rib, with leave cut into 1/4 in thick slices
1 carrot, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
2 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into 1/4 inch thick half moons
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 firmly packed cups shredded savoy cabbage (or spinach, fresh or frozen)
1 (16 ounce) can peeled chopped tomatoes with juice
2 cups water
1 3/4 1 3/4 cups chicken broth or 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1
In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, approximately 5 minutes.
3
Add the following ingredients in the order given, cooking 1 minute before adding the next; onion, celery, carrot, zucchini, garlic and cabbage.
4
Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer over high heat.
5
Stir in the water, broth, red wine, salt,thyme,cloves and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, approximately 1 hour. Stir in the beans and cook for 5 minutes just until heated through.
8
Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
9
Serve hot.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/2 inch dice, 1 yellow onion, coursely chopped, 1 celery rib, with leave cut into 1/4 in thick slices, and more.

Yes, Minestrone Soup (Modena Style) 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 Soup (Modena Style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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