Minestrone with Basil Recipe

Name: Minestrone with Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried red beans; 5 cups water; 2 cups shredded green cabbage; 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 medium russet potato, peeled, left whole; 1 small russet potato, peeled, diced; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup small shell pasta; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried red beans
5 cups water
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 medium russet potato, peeled, left whole
1 small russet potato, peeled, diced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup small shell pasta
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Place beans in medium bowl.
2
Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches; soak overnight.
3
Drain.
4
Place beans in large Dutch oven.
5
Add 5 cups water and next 11 ingredients and bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
7
Transfer 2 cups soup and whole potato to blender and puree.
8
Return puree to soup in pot.
9
Add pasta and 1/4 cup basil; simmer uncovered until pasta is cooked through and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Mix in 1/4 cup basil.
12
Serve with Parmesan cheese.

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* 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: 1/2 cup dried red beans, 5 cups water, 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Minestrone with Basil 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 with Basil

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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