SUMMER MINESTRONE WITH FRESH BASIL
You can finish this hearty summer soup with slivered fresh basil, or with pistou, the Provençal version of pesto (it's pesto without the pine nuts). A Parmesan rind, simmered in the soup and then removed, adds great depth of flavor without adding fat. On a hot summer day in Italy the soup might be served at room temperature, or just barely warm.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 more minutes. Add the garlic, stir together for about a minute, and stir in the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 quarts water, the turnip, zucchini, and the bouquet garni, and bring to a simmer. Add 2 teaspoons salt, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in the canned beans. Taste and adjust salt. Remove the bouquet garni.
- While the soup is simmering, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the green beans. Boil 5 minutes, until just tender but still bright green. Transfer to a bowl of ice water, allow to cool, and drain. Retain the cooking water in case you want to thin out the soup later.
- Add the pasta to the soup and simmer another 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente. Stir the cooked green beans into the soup. Grind in some pepper and taste and adjust seasonings. It should be savory and rich-tasting.
- Stir in the basil or pistou, or place a spoonful of pistou in each bowl and stir in. Serve in wide soup bowls, with a sprinkling of Parmesan over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 547 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Ssebuggwawo Iddi
[email protected]This minestrone was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Shantavis Miracle
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my minestrone turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Prakash Rokaya
[email protected]This minestrone was easy to make and the flavor was good. I would definitely make it again.
Nicholas Messina
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I really enjoyed this minestrone. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Saim Jahan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious.
Hamayon Borhani
[email protected]I made this minestrone for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the fresh basil really made it special.
Ali Dhudi
[email protected]This minestrone was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
bunny girl senpai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my minestrone turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Yasin Marjan
[email protected]Overall, I thought this minestrone was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. I would definitely make it again.
Alfred Crow
[email protected]The minestrone was good, but I found it to be a bit too watery. I think I'll reduce the amount of broth next time.
Abdullah Shafiq
[email protected]This minestrone was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Ola Atkinson
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Mrhossain YT
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the minestrone turned out delicious! I especially liked the addition of the fresh basil.
lodialaribi
[email protected]I used zucchini, carrots, and green beans in my minestrone and it turned out great! I also added a bit of red pepper flakes for some spice.
SIYANDA MSIBI
[email protected]This minestrone was a hit with my family! The fresh basil added a delicious flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.