MINESTRONE WITH BASIL

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Bean     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Lunch     Basil     Healthy     Cabbage     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup dried red beans
5 cups water
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 medium russet potato, peeled, left whole
1 small russet potato, peeled, diced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup small shell pasta
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place beans in medium bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches; soak overnight. Drain.
  • Place beans in large Dutch oven. Add 5 cups water and next 11 ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer 2 cups soup and whole potato to blender and puree. Return puree to soup in pot. Add pasta and 1/4 cup basil; simmer uncovered until pasta is cooked through and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in 1/4 cup basil. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

JAMli MDJAMli
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Dipa Katwal
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very low in calories and fat.


Niamul Hasnat
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I love the addition of basil to this soup. It really gives it a nice flavor.


walex
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Robert Hansakali
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.


Anca Ditiu
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This minestrone soup is the perfect way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!


pankaj Nepal
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll add more water next time.


Audrina Morland
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


HKing abbas
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Bisal Ahamed
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This soup was just okay. The broth was a bit bland and the vegetables were overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Anita Debrah
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I'm not usually a fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The basil added a nice touch of flavor.


Mariah Simon
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This minestrone soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. It's packed with vegetables and has a delicious, hearty broth. The basil adds a nice touch of freshness.


Mustansir Sahu
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavor and the beautiful presentation. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Vera Peterson
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This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender vegetables. The basil added a nice touch of herbaciousness.


Ganga Pakhrin
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Followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out delicious! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The basil added a nice touch of freshness.


Ocean Hill
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This soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used fresh vegetables from my garden, and the basil really made the dish. Will definitely be making this again!


Akoko success
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I tried this minestrone recipe and it turned out great! The soup was thick and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of basil, which gave the soup a nice depth of flavor.


Joseph Rojas
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This minestrone soup was a delightful and hearty meal! The combination of vegetables, beans, and pasta created a flavorful and satisfying dish. The basil added a refreshing touch that complemented the other ingredients perfectly.