GREEN MINESTRONE

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This is the classic and authentic Italian minestrone with a green twist. No tomatoes here! You may brown some pancetta or bacon in olive oil before proceeding with the recipe if you wish. I prefer to use a good quality vegetable bouillon to vegetable broth. The taste is more authentic and you simply need to skip the salt.

Provided by Melanie C.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 ½ cups frozen cut green beans
1 cup frozen peas
2 large zucchini, chopped
10 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
2 cups cooked great Northern beans
¾ cup ditalini pasta
½ cup minced fresh parsley
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add green beans, peas, and zucchini; toss to coat vegetables with oil.
  • Slowly stream vegetable broth into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in rosemary and great Northern beans and bring back to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add ditalini pasta and simmer soup until pasta is tender but firm to the bite and soup has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parsley.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls and top each serving with 1 heaping tablespoon Parmesan cheese; season with salt and black pepper. Garnish soup with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 915.7 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

Travis Heart
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I made this minestrone for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the fresh, flavorful broth and the tender vegetables. The pesto added a nice touch of richness and creaminess. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Anna Faheem
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This minestrone was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


T_L_bb M
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This minestrone was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the flavorful broth and the tender vegetables. I also liked that the soup was relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Md mosinur Islam
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this minestrone. I'm not usually a fan of soups, but this one was really flavorful and satisfying. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious. I will definitely be making this aga


teboho moloi
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This minestrone was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


sk Sourov Kumar
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I've made this minestrone several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Firoz Hl
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This minestrone was just what I was looking for. It was light and refreshing, but still filling and satisfying. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the broth was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Arshad Ali official
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I was really impressed with this minestrone. It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ifra Khan
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This minestrone was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Muritala Ayomide
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I made this minestrone for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the fresh, flavorful broth and the tender vegetables. The pesto added a nice touch of richness and creaminess. I will definitely be making this soup again.


farzna akhter
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This minestrone was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the flavorful broth and the tender vegetables. I also liked that the soup was relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Gabriel Nzau
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this minestrone. I'm not usually a fan of soups, but this one was really flavorful and satisfying. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious. I will definitely be making this aga


Stephen Lally
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This minestrone was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Robert Struble
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I've made this minestrone several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD: Roke
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This minestrone was just what I was looking for. It was light and refreshing, but still filling and satisfying. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the broth was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


gamming with noob
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I was really impressed with this minestrone. It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Robert Rosales (GamerKing)
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This minestrone was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the fresh, flavorful broth and the tender vegetables. The pesto added a nice touch of richness and creaminess. I will definitely be making this soup again.


warda rashid
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I'm not usually a fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of vegetables and pesto was really unique and flavorful. I also liked that the soup was relatively easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


MD Sizen islan
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This minestrone was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the pesto, which really took the soup to the next level. I will definitely be making this again!