Summer Minestrone Recipe

Name: Summer Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 large onion; Kosher salt and pepper; 1/2 bunch basil (about 2 cups); 2 clove garlic; 8 oz. red potatoes; 4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 small zucchini; 1 small yellow squash; 1 small carrot; 1/2 c. frozen peas; 1 c. fresh corn kernels; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; country bread

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion
Kosher salt and pepper
1/2 bunch basil (about 2 cups)
2 clove garlic
8 oz. red potatoes
4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
1 small zucchini
1 small yellow squash
1 small carrot
1/2 c. frozen peas
1 c. fresh corn kernels
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
country bread

1
Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
3
Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes more.
4
Meanwhile, separate the basil leaves from the stems.
5
Finely chop enough stems to yield 1 tablespoon.
6
Add the chopped stems to the onion along with the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
7
Add the potatoes and broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Add the zucchini, squash, and carrot and simmer for 3 minutes.
9
Add the peas and corn and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
10
Sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil before serving.
11
Serve with the bread, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 large onion, Kosher salt and pepper, 1/2 bunch basil (about 2 cups), and more.

Yes, Summer Minestrone 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.

Summer Minestrone

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