CLASSIC MINESTRONE

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Classic Minestrone adpated this receipe from 9/1998 Cook's Illustrated. I'm going vegan for lent and need a tasty soup that I knew would help me through this process. I removed the cheese from the orginal and it's not the exact same but it makes a great vegetable soup!

Provided by Chef Jerrysbear2

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup leek, white and light green parts sliced thin crosswise
3/4 cup diced carrot
3/4 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced celery
1 1/4 cups diced baking potatoes
1 1/4 cups diced zucchini
3 cups spinach leaves
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, packed in juice, drained, and chopped
8 cups water
1 pinch salt
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1/4 cup basil pesto (or 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary mixed with 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 tablespoon extra-vir)
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Bring vegetables, tomatoes, water, cheese rind, and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in a soup kettle or pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but still hold their shape, about 1 hour. (Soup can be refrigerated in airtight container for 3 days or frozen for 1 month. Defrost if necessary and reheat before proceeding with recipe.).
  • 2. Add beans and cook just until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat. Stir in pesto (or rosemary-garlic mixture). Adjust seasonings, adding pepper and more salt, if necessary. Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.2, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 82.7, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 7, Protein 10.5

Valon Aliu
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out terrible.


Vivian
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This soup is too complicated to make. I prefer a simpler recipe.


Waitwhat-
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This soup is bland. It needs more seasoning.


Limon Khan
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I'm not a fan of the pesto in this soup. I think it's too overpowering.


sameer mardoi
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This soup is delicious, but it's a little too thick for my taste. I'll add more broth next time.


Honesty Lynn
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's now my go-to minestrone soup recipe.


Espiridion baltazar
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Cumar Joon
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables to suit your taste.


Kenia Santanach
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This soup is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit.


Ikechukwu Ojus
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I've never made minestrone soup before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!


t dilshan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


amir hashmi
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I'm not usually a fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Raymond Millwood
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This soup is amazing! I love the way the vegetables melt in your mouth.


Dellshone Wilson
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This minestrone soup is hearty and delicious. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


ABU SAIS ABU SAID
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This soup is packed with flavor! I love the combination of vegetables and the pesto adds a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Iqbal khan babu
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I've made this minestrone soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


dustan webb
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This minestrone soup was delicious! The vegetables were fresh and flavorful, and the broth was rich and hearty. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Michael Tyler
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Minestrone is one of my favorite soups, and this recipe is fantastic. The broth is flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of pesto, which gives the soup a nice depth of flavor.


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