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Minestrone, Genovese Style

2015-10-28
  • Servings: 6
  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 40m
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Nutritional Info

This information is per serving.

  • Calories

    487
  • Total Fat

    20 g
  • Saturated Fat

    8 g
  • Cholesterol

    76 mg
  • Sodium

    2065 mg
  • Potassium

    486 mg
  • Carbohydrates

    42 g
  • Dietary Fiber

    10 g
  • Sugars

    8 g
  • Protein

    32 g

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 large potato or sweet potato, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon each basil, thyme, and oregano
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups beef broth or hot water
  • 1 can white kidney (cannellini) beans, undrained
  • 1 can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 cups cabbage, chopped
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen green beans
  • 1/4 pound spaghetti broken into pieces, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 pound cooked ham, sausage, or ground beef (optional)
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Method

Step 1

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Stir in carrots, celery, potatoes and seasonings. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Add water or broth. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, cabbage, and green beans. Add cooked meat if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook 15 minutes until all is tender.

Step 3

Serve in bowls over spaghetti. Top with Parmesan.

As written this recipe is a little mild for my taste but it is a great base. You can add leftover ham, smoked or spicy sausage, beef, just about anything to it, and substitute whatever veggies you have on hand. Use beef broth in place of the water for a heartier soup.

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