Minestrone with Rice and Beans: Minestrone di Riso e Fagioli Recipe

Name: Minestrone with Rice and Beans: Minestrone di Riso e Fagioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried borlotti beans; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium-sized carrot, thinly sliced; 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced; 1/8 pound fresh Italian sausage; 1 1/4 cup Arborio rice; 1 small head green cabbage, washed and roughly chopped; 3 canned whole, peeled plum tomatoes, seeds removed, and roughly chopped; 6 cups chicken stock; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Parmigiano-Reggiano, for grating

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried borlotti beans
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium-sized carrot, thinly sliced
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
1/8 pound fresh Italian sausage
1 1/4 cup Arborio rice
1 small head green cabbage, washed and roughly chopped
3 canned whole, peeled plum tomatoes, seeds removed, and roughly chopped
6 cups chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Parmigiano-Reggiano, for grating

1
Soak the borlotti beans overnight.
2
In the morning, drain the beans and place them in a medium-sized soup pan.
3
In a 12 to 14-inch saucepan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame until hot but not smoking.
4
Add the onion and sweat over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the carrot and celery.
6
Meanwhile, slice the sausage into half moons.
7
Add the beans, sausage and the rice to the saucepan.
8
Using a wooden spoon, gently mix the rice in with the sausage and onion, so that the grains are coated in the olive oil, and the sausage is lightly browned.
9
Add the cabbage and tomatoes, and stir to combine.
10
Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
11
Let simmer gently until the rice is cooked and the vegetables tender, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours for a thicker texture.
12
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
13
Serve with Parmigiano-Reggiano, for grating.

976

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried borlotti beans, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium-sized carrot, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Minestrone with Rice and Beans: Minestrone di Riso e Fagioli 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 with Rice and Beans: Minestrone di Riso e Fagioli

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