MINESTRONE WITH BORLOTTI BEANS AND PARMESAN GARLIC TOASTS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Onion     Tomato     Low Fat     Cauliflower     Carrot     Zucchini     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 12 cups, serving 6 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, sliced thin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
3 cups 1 1/2-inch flowerets of cauliflower (about 1/2 head)
3 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
3 cups cooked dried borlotti beans (cranberry beans) or Roman beans or rinsed and drained canned beans (about two 15-ounce cans)
3 cups beef broth
3 cups water
a 14 1/2- to 16-ounce can chopped tomatoes including juice
For toasts
3 ounces (about three 1/2-inch slices) Italian bread
1 large garlic clove, halved lengthwise
6 freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden. Add carrots and cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in beans, broth, and water and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup is thickened, about 30 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Make toasts:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • On a baking sheet toast bread lightly in middle of oven. While bread is hot rub top of each toast with garlic and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake toasts until Parmesan is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve minestrone with toasts.

Amber Samuel
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This soup was amazing! The beans and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and satisfying. The Parmesan garlic toasts were a nice addition and added a touch of crunch and flavor. Definitely a keeper!


Trevor Hart
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Loved this soup! It was flavorful, hearty, and easy to make. The beans and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious. The Parmesan garlic toasts were a great addition and added a nice touch of crunch and flavor. Definitely recommen


Dgf Fty
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This minestrone soup was a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The beans and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and satisfying. The Parmesan garlic toasts were a nice addition and added a touch of crunch and flavor. Overall, th


Jabez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The beans and vegetables were tender and the broth was flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan garlic toasts, which added a nice touch of crunch and flavor. Definitely a


Namita Magar
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The minestrone soup was delicious and comforting. The beans and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and rich. The Parmesan garlic toasts were a nice addition and added a touch of crunch and flavor. Overall, this is a great re


RA Rahi
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This soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. The beans and vegetables were tender and the broth was flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and delicious soup.


Elyse UwU
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I love minestrone soup and this recipe did not disappoint! The beans and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and rich. I especially enjoyed the addition of the Parmesan garlic toasts, which added a nice touch of crunch and fl


kelly moore
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Just tried this recipe and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and the beans were cooked perfectly. I added a bit of extra garlic to the Parmesan garlic toasts and they were delicious. Will definitely be making this again.


Fawad Ali Shah
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This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The combination of borlotti beans, vegetables, and Parmesan cheese created a delicious and hearty meal. We especially loved the Parmesan garlic toasts, which added a crispy and flavorful complement to th