MINESTRONE WITH BASIL

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Bean     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Lunch     Basil     Healthy     Cabbage     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup dried red beans
5 cups water
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 medium russet potato, peeled, left whole
1 small russet potato, peeled, diced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup small shell pasta
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place beans in medium bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches; soak overnight. Drain.
  • Place beans in large Dutch oven. Add 5 cups water and next 11 ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer 2 cups soup and whole potato to blender and puree. Return puree to soup in pot. Add pasta and 1/4 cup basil; simmer uncovered until pasta is cooked through and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in 1/4 cup basil. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Alisya Odpurev
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This soup was a disappointment. The broth was bland and the vegetables were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Rubel Mia
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup is so flavorful and filling, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Damein Pillay
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup is hearty and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of basil, which gives the soup a fresh and vibrant flavor.


Rinor Bajrami
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of vegetables and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rwigira Herson
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. The flavor was delicious and the soup was very filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Danis iqbal
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and filling. I love the combination of vegetables and the broth is so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Belisle
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This minestrone soup with basil is a delicious and hearty meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day. The vegetables are all cooked to perfection and the broth is flavorful and savory. I especially love the addition of basil, which gives the soup a fre