SUMMER MINESTRONE WITH FRESH BASIL
You can finish this hearty summer soup with slivered fresh basil, or with pistou, the Provençal version of pesto (it's pesto without the pine nuts). A Parmesan rind, simmered in the soup and then removed, adds great depth of flavor without adding fat. On a hot summer day in Italy the soup might be served at room temperature, or just barely warm.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 more minutes. Add the garlic, stir together for about a minute, and stir in the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 quarts water, the turnip, zucchini, and the bouquet garni, and bring to a simmer. Add 2 teaspoons salt, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in the canned beans. Taste and adjust salt. Remove the bouquet garni.
- While the soup is simmering, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the green beans. Boil 5 minutes, until just tender but still bright green. Transfer to a bowl of ice water, allow to cool, and drain. Retain the cooking water in case you want to thin out the soup later.
- Add the pasta to the soup and simmer another 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente. Stir the cooked green beans into the soup. Grind in some pepper and taste and adjust seasonings. It should be savory and rich-tasting.
- Stir in the basil or pistou, or place a spoonful of pistou in each bowl and stir in. Serve in wide soup bowls, with a sprinkling of Parmesan over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 547 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Princess Anieze
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of minestrone, but this recipe was really good! The fresh basil added a nice flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
azeem bukhari
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used a mix of fresh and frozen vegetables and it turned out great. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
arman hoseen
[email protected]I made this minestrone last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the hearty vegetables. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Joanna Carter
[email protected]This minestrone was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of fresh basil. I will definitely be making this again.
M Alauddin
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of minestrone, but this recipe was really good! The fresh basil added a nice flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Bradyn Bartholomew
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used a mix of fresh and frozen vegetables and it turned out great. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mina Reshmi
[email protected]I made this minestrone last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the hearty vegetables. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Luchi Oviol
[email protected]This minestrone was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of fresh basil. I will definitely be making this again.
Ephraim Kabula
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of minestrone, but this recipe was really good! The fresh basil added a nice flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Deborah Berry
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used a mix of fresh and frozen vegetables and it turned out great. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Yohanes Afework
[email protected]I made this minestrone last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the hearty vegetables. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Douae Douae
[email protected]This minestrone was delicious! I used fresh basil from my garden and it really made the dish. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.