MINESTRONE ALLA GENOVESE (WITH PESTO)

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From A Taste of Italy (1996) by The American Cooking Guild: "Minestrone is a soup specialty of central and northern Italy. The soup might be ladled over slices of grilled country-style bread. The roots of this practice may stem from medieval times when castle servants made soup from wild herbs and recycled trenchers, which were large pieces of bread used as serving plates."

Provided by Heather3271

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 cups savoy cabbage, shredded
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 quart beef broth (preferably rich)
1 quart water
4 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh herb, minced (parsley, basil, or marjoram)
3 small zucchini, cut into half-moon slices
1 cup Italian cut green beans, sliced (fresh or frozen, regular green beans are fine, too)
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
6 ounces genoa salami, diced in small cubes
1/2 cup pasta, small (like small shells)
salt and black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
2 tablespoons pesto sauce (see our Poppy Seed Pie)
parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil.
  • Saute onion and garlic 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cabbage, celery, and carrots. Saute 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, water, tomato paste, and herbs. Partially cover pan and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, beans, and salami; cook 15 minutes.
  • Add pasta; cook until al dente.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Stir in pesto sauce just before serving.
  • Serve in large bowls with grated cheese.

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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Ibrahima sory Soumah
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


MANNY NoDUGG
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. I also like to add some cooked beans or lentils to make it even more hearty.


Mokaddes Mi
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It was so easy and convenient.


Elizabeth Edwards
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this vegetarian soup. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


kura ladey
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they always ask for seconds.


Sajid Abbas Official
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I've never made minestrone soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried it because it was absolutely delicious.


MAHAMUD MOLLA
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This is one of my favorite soups. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Laura Jolicoeur Pottery Design Studio
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Yadav Ji
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting, and it really fills you up.


Noor Ghouri
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I still really enjoyed this soup. The broth was so flavorful and the vegetables were so tender that I didn't even miss the pesto.


Rawalakot Writes
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and zucchini that were about to go bad, so I threw them in the soup and they turned out great.


Vihaga Heshan
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


prosper william
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This minestrone soup was a delicious and hearty meal. The broth was flavorful and rich, and the vegetables were tender and perfectly cooked. I especially loved the addition of pesto, which gave the soup a bright and herbaceous flavor.