Classic Minestrone

Name: Classic Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 leek, sliced; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 zucchini, thinly sliced; 4 ounces green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1.5 quarts vegetable stock; 1 pound chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, with liquid; 0.25 cup elbow macaroni; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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This famous Italian soup has been much imitated around the world with very different results. The homemade version is a delicious revelation and is also extremely healthy, as it has pasta, beans and fresh vegetables. Try to make the minestrone a day early and refrigerate as this improves the flavors. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

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Allrecipes Member

Updated on January 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 leek, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
4 ounces green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 ½ quarts vegetable stock
1 pound chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, with liquid
¼ cup elbow macaroni
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan, over medium heat. Add leek, carrots, zucchini, green beans and celery. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
Stir in the stock, tomatoes and thyme. Bring to a boil, then replace the lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer gently for 30 minutes.
Stir in the cannellini beans with liquid and pasta. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

320	Calories
12g	Fat
45g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Sodium 471mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 10g	36%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 35mg	173%
Calcium 153mg	12%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1206mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.