MINESTRONE ALA MILANESE
Steps:
- Soak the beans overnight in enough water to keep them covered, then drain them and put them in a giant kettle (2-gallon or larger) with 4 quarts of water. Add the garlic cloves (peeled and put through a press), the onion, and the olive oil. Simmer the beans for about 1 1/2 hours. Choose 3 large potatoes with healthy skins and scrub them thoroughly under running water. Cut them into large pieces, without peeling, and add them to the pot. Slice thickly the carrots and zucchini and add them also, together with the cut string beans and sliced leeks. Season with some salt and pepper, a little chopped parsley, a good pinch of celery seed, some basil, oregano, and a pinch of marjoram. Simmer again for about 45 minutes. Slice thinly half a small head of savoy cabbage and add it to the soup along with the rice. If you can get the large, beautiful rice of the Lombardy region of Italy, you will truly have Minestrone alla Milanese. After adding the rice, simmer the soup another 20 minutes. If it is getting too thick for your taste, add a little more water as needed. About 5 minutes before the soup is ready to serve, add the tomatoes (cut into large wedges), the Parmesan cheese, and a little more fresh parsley. Serve steaming hot with a good whole-grain bread or muffin and more parmesan cheese if desired.
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Sad Queen
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big pot of it so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Jasmine Arroyo
[email protected]This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
Boafo Mercy
[email protected]I'm not a fan of vegetables, but this soup was surprisingly good. The broth was very flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
MD. RUBEL HOSSAIN
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
David Siwale
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a family favorite. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Md Sagoe
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Bal Tara
[email protected]This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's always so comforting and delicious.
Nic Bon
[email protected]This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would add more water next time.
Mya Diaz
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I loved this soup. It was packed with vegetables and the broth was very flavorful.
Abdullah Chohan
[email protected]This soup was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
Shsjduhd Sharma
[email protected]The minestrone was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.
Ashes Rocky
[email protected]This minestrone was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy soup.
Babangida Amana
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of vegetables, beans, and pasta was perfect, and the broth was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Cain Broadfoot
[email protected]This minestrone was hearty, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I especially loved the addition of the Parmesan rind, which added a delicious cheesy flavor to the broth.