GENOESE MINESTRONE

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Make and share this Genoese Minestrone recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup dried navy beans (or other small white beans)
2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 medium onion, chopped
3 quarts water
3 carrots, pared, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced
4 ripe medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 small head savoy cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups)
1 cup small shell pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Soak beans in at least 1 inch of water in small saucepan overnight (or boil for 1 minute, remove from heat, and let stand covered 1 hour).
  • Cook bacon in large pot over medium heat. Remove all but 2 T. of the fat; leave bacon in pot. Add oil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and parsley; saute until lightly colored, about 2 minutes. Add onion and saute 1 minute. Add 3 quarts water, the carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, and drained navy beans. Season with salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
  • Add cabbage and simmer 20 minutes. Add pasta and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle soup into wide bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil.

Ali Tanha
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Overall, this soup is a good hearty meal. It's easy to make and the flavors are well-balanced.


Maryam Shehu
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This soup is not worth the effort. I would not recommend it.


power stone
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The instructions for this soup are not very clear. I had to guess at some of the steps.


Janbaz Boos
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This soup is not very flavorful. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to taste.


Nazelene Amin
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This soup is very heavy and filling. I would recommend serving it with a side salad.


Latif Charyo12
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I didn't like the flavor of the pesto in this soup. I think it would be better without it.


Kathryn Harris
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The vegetables in this soup were overcooked. I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


karran gulrajani
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I had to add some additional salt and pepper to taste.


Jafalan Bint Muzamiru
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing!


Ugochi Emeana
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I love the addition of pesto to this soup. It gives it a really unique and delicious flavor.


Mohammad Rizwan
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful vegetables and the flavorful broth.


biniyam tewodros
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This soup is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer.


Gol Lama
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I've made this soup many times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to serve to a crowd.


SK Romez
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Lucinda Johnson
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze it so I can have it on hand for a quick and easy meal.


Shafique Munier
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This soup was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this soup again.


Aleks I tyle
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This soup was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Deepak Oli
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The vegetables were tender and the broth was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup.


Rebecca Paul
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This Genoese minestrone is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The vegetables are cooked to perfection and the broth is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again!


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