MINESTRONE WITH BORLOTTI BEANS AND PARMESAN GARLIC TOASTS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Onion     Tomato     Low Fat     Cauliflower     Carrot     Zucchini     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 12 cups, serving 6 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, sliced thin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
3 cups 1 1/2-inch flowerets of cauliflower (about 1/2 head)
3 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
3 cups cooked dried borlotti beans (cranberry beans) or Roman beans or rinsed and drained canned beans (about two 15-ounce cans)
3 cups beef broth
3 cups water
a 14 1/2- to 16-ounce can chopped tomatoes including juice
For toasts
3 ounces (about three 1/2-inch slices) Italian bread
1 large garlic clove, halved lengthwise
6 freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden. Add carrots and cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in beans, broth, and water and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup is thickened, about 30 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Make toasts:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • On a baking sheet toast bread lightly in middle of oven. While bread is hot rub top of each toast with garlic and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake toasts until Parmesan is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve minestrone with toasts.

Bankybankaata Osewus
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I'm always looking for new minestrone recipes, and this one didn't disappoint! The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the parmesan garlic toasts were a great addition. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Imen Ben sassi
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Delicious and easy to make! The minestrone was full of flavor and the parmesan garlic toasts were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Joana Hermanz
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I made this minestrone for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the parmesan garlic toasts were the perfect accompaniment. My family loved it and I'll definitely be making it again.


Paul Doering
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This minestrone was a great success! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The borlotti beans added a nice touch of heartiness and the parmesan garlic toasts were a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this soup


Alausa Ayomide
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I'm not usually a fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of borlotti beans and parmesan garlic toasts made all the difference. The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the toasts added a delicious crispy texture. I'll def


Sk Sabibr
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This minestrone soup exceeded my expectations! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the borlotti beans added a delightful texture. The parmesan garlic toasts were the perfect accompaniment, adding a crispy and savory element to each bite. I high


game on
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and how hearty and satisfying it was. The parmesan garlic toasts were a great addition and added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Emmanuel Vargas
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This minestrone was a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and the parmesan garlic toasts were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jassisaur
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I followed the recipe to a T, and the minestrone turned out beautifully! The broth was rich and flavorful, with a lovely depth of flavor from the vegetables and beans. The borlotti beans were a great choice, as they held their shape well and added a


Sinazan Rai
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This minestrone soup was a delightful experience! The combination of borlotti beans, vegetables, and parmesan garlic toasts created a symphony of flavors that tantalized my taste buds. The soup had a perfect balance of heartiness and freshness. The b