Minestrone with Borlotti Beans and Parmesan Garlic

Name: Minestrone with Borlotti Beans and Parmesan Garlic Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, sliced thin; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 3 cups 1 1/2-inch flowerets of cauliflower (about 1/2 head); 3 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 3 cups cooked dried borlotti beans (cranberry beans) or Roman beans or rinsed and drained canned beans (about two 15-ounce cans); 3 cups beef broth; 3 cups water; a 14 1/2- to 16-ounce can chopped tomatoes including juice; 3 ounces (about three 1/2-inch slices) Italian bread; 1 large garlic clove, halved lengthwise; 6 freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 ounce)

Servings: persons

1 large onion, sliced thin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
3 cups 1 1/2-inch flowerets of cauliflower (about 1/2 head)
3 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
3 cups cooked dried borlotti beans (cranberry beans) or Roman beans or rinsed and drained canned beans (about two 15-ounce cans)
3 cups beef broth
3 cups water
a 14 1/2- to 16-ounce can chopped tomatoes including juice
3 ounces (about three 1/2-inch slices) Italian bread
1 large garlic clove, halved lengthwise
6 freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 ounce)

1
In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden.
2
Add carrots and cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.
3
Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.
4
Stir in beans, broth, and water and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 30 minutes.
5
Stir in tomatoes with juice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup is thickened, about 30 minutes.
6
Season soup with salt and pepper.
7
Preheat oven to 375F.
8
On a baking sheet toast bread lightly in middle of oven.
9
While bread is hot rub top of each toast with garlic and sprinkle with Parmesan.
10
Bake toasts until Parmesan is melted, about 5 minutes.
11
Serve minestrone with toasts.

1069

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, sliced thin, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, 3 cups 1 1/2-inch flowerets of cauliflower (about 1/2 head), and more.

Yes, Minestrone with Borlotti Beans and Parmesan Garlic Toasts 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!

Minestrone with Borlotti Beans and Parmesan Garlic Toasts

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