Summer Minestrone(Minestrone Estivo) Recipe

Name: Summer Minestrone(Minestrone Estivo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. oil; 1 lg. onion, finely chopped; 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 8 oz. green zucchini, chop into 1 inch cubes; 8 oz. yellow summer squash, chop into 1 inch cubes; 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes; 2 garlic cloves, crushed (optional); About 5 cups of chicken stock (or water); salt and pepper; chopped fresh basil (optional); 2/3 c. Parmesan cheese; 1 cup spaghetti, broken into little pieces

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. oil
1 lg. onion, finely chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
8 oz. green zucchini, chop into 1 inch cubes
8 oz. yellow summer squash, chop into 1 inch cubes
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 garlic cloves, crushed (optional)
About 5 cups of chicken stock (or water)
salt and pepper
chopped fresh basil (optional)
2/3 c. Parmesan cheese
1 cup spaghetti, broken into little pieces

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook gently for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until softened.
2
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, potatoes and garlic.
3
Mix well and cook gently for about 10 minutes uncovered. Shake pan frequently to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the base.
4
Pour in the stock.
5
Bring to a boil and add spaghetti. Lower heat to a simmer.
6
Half cover pan and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
7
Add more stock if necessary. Remove pan from heat.
8
Stir in basil and half the cheese.
9
Taste for seasoning.
10
Serve hot, sprinkled with remaining cheese.

433

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* 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: 3 Tbsp. oil, 1 lg. onion, finely chopped, 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped, 8 oz. green zucchini, chop into 1 inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Summer Minestrone(Minestrone Estivo) 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(Minestrone Estivo)

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