Minestrone Soup With Pesto Recipe

Name: Minestrone Soup With Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts. water; 2 (10 3/4 ounce.) cans chicken broth; 1 can Great Northern beans; 1 1/2 lbs. cabbage, minced; 4 carrots, diced; 2 potatoes, diced; 1 pound can Italian style tomatoes; 1 stalk celery, minced; 2 med. onion minced; 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil; 2 zucchini, sliced; 1 lg. tomato; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and pepper; 1/4 c. minced parsley; 1 c. broken spaghetti

Servings: persons

3 quarts. water
2 (10 3/4 ounce.) cans chicken broth
1 can Great Northern beans
1 1/2 lbs. cabbage, minced
4 carrots, diced
2 potatoes, diced
1 pound can Italian style tomatoes
1 stalk celery, minced
2 med. onion minced
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
2 zucchini, sliced
1 lg. tomato
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper
1/4 c. minced parsley
1 c. broken spaghetti

1
Boil water and chicken broth with 2 tsp.
2
salt and beans.
3
Reduce heat.
4
Simmer covered for 1 hour.
5
Add in cabbage, carrots, potatoes, canned tomatoes, and celery.
6
Cook 1/2 hour.
7
Saute/fry onions in oil 5 min.
8
Add in zucchini, tomato, garlic, salt and pepper.
9
Cook on low, uncovered for 20 min.
10
Add in to bean mix with the parsley and noodles.
11
Cook slowly, covered, for 30 min, stirring occasionally.
12
While waiting for soup, make pesto.
13
Cream together butter, Parmesan cheese, parsley, crushed garlic, basil, and marjoram.
14
Fold in walnuts.
15
Add in extra virgin olive oil last, pouring in slowly.
16
Serve pesto on the side for bread or possibly let family stir into soup.
17
Soup serves 10.

486

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 quarts. water, 2 (10 3/4 ounce.) cans chicken broth, 1 can Great Northern beans, 1 1/2 lbs. cabbage, minced, and more.

Yes, Minestrone Soup With Pesto 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!