Minestrone Genovese

Name: Minestrone Genovese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 56 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Yukon Gold potato, cubed; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 can cannellini beans, drained; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup ditalini pasta; 1/3 cup basil pesto; 1 tsp salt

A classic Ligurian vegetable soup enriched with tender potatoes, beans, and fresh basil pesto swirled in at the end.

56 minEasyServes 6280 cal/serving

ItalianSoupStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanHigh FiberEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Yukon Gold potato, cubed
1 zucchini, diced
1 can cannellini beans, drained
6 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup ditalini pasta
1/3 cup basil pesto
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks, sautéing for 6 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 1 cubed Yukon Gold potato, 1 diced zucchini, 1 can drained cannellini beans, 6 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp salt.
5

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
6

Stir in 1/2 cup ditalini pasta and simmer uncovered for 9 minutes until pasta is tender.
7

Remove from heat and stir in 1/3 cup basil pesto before serving.

Questions

Can I make Minestrone Genovese gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup ditalini pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Minestrone Genovese keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Minestrone Genovese?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Italian Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan side
Pasta Salad salad
Frijoles Negros side

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