LATE-SUMMER-VEGETABLE MINESTRONE

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small onions, chopped (2 cups)
3 large cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
3 carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds, larger rounds halved (1 cup)
2 celery stalks, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 bunch red Swiss chard, leaves torn into small pieces (4 packed cups), stems cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
4 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled (optional) and diced (2 cups)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 medium zucchini or yellow squashes, or a combination, cut into a 1/2-inch dice (3 cups)
1 Parmesan rind or 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more, grated, for serving
1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, cannellini beans, or chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Fresh basil leaves, torn if large, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and chard stems; cook, stirring occasionally, until chard stems are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add green beans and tomatoes. Season with 2 teaspoons salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until beans and tomatoes start to soften, 5 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, 5 cups water, Parmesan rind, and butter beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until all vegetables are softened, about 25 minutes, adding chard leaves in last 2 minutes of cooking. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan and basil, or freeze up to 3 months.

Bailey Fuller
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Ronewa varience Rambidi
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


MUNIB SHAH
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Siphesihle Ndlovu
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the hearty broth.


Gisan Khan
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This soup is so good! It's the perfect way to use up all the late summer vegetables. I love the combination of flavors and the broth is so flavorful.


saim asad
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmed Lodhi
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that I can customize it with my favorite vegetables.


Sajid Nadeem
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the hearty broth.


ZINTLE PANDLE
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This soup was so easy to make and it tasted delicious! I loved the combination of vegetables and the broth was so flavorful.


Amirah
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


SOCCER TRENDS
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


Sabbir Md
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Noor Rezk
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This soup is so good! The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajit Rain
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the hearty broth.


Zohaib GUJJAR
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This soup is the perfect way to use up all the late summer vegetables. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that I can customize it with my favorite vegetables.


Sharae
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Delicious and easy to make! I used fresh vegetables from my garden and the soup was even better than I expected.


Luck Vibes
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This soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of vegetables and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Shaikh Ahmad Emon
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I'm not usually a fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of vegetables, beans, and pasta was perfect, and the broth was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Gabzy Pee
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This minestrone was a hit with my family! The vegetables were fresh and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. The perfect summer soup!