Classic Minestrone

Recipesfull introduces to you: More Soup Recipes. (Classic Minestrone). This famous Italian soup has been much imitated around the world with very different results. The homemade version is a delicious revelation and is also extremely healthy, as it has pasta, beans and fresh vegetables. Try to make the minestrone a day early and refrigerate as this improves the flavors. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Classic Minestrone

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 leek

sliced

2 carrots

chopped

1 zucchini

thinly sliced

4 ounces green beans

cut into 1 inch pieces

2 stalks celery

thinly sliced

1 ½ quarts vegetable stock

1 pound chopped tomatoes

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans

with liquid

¼ cup elbow macaroni

salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek carrots zucchini green beans and celery. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes shaking the pan occasionally.

Step 2

Stir in the stock tomatoes and thyme. Bring to a boil then replace the lid and reduce heat to low; simmer gently for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the cannellini beans with liquid and pasta. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutritional Information

Classic Minestrone

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 320

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12g 24%

Carbohydrates: 44.5g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 10.1g 40%

Sugars: 7.8g

Fat: 12g 18%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 8222.6IU 165%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.3mg 33%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 34.5mg 58%

Folate: 154.1mcg 39%

Calcium: 152.8mg 15%

Iron: 5mg 28%

Magnesium: 98.7mg 35%

Potassium: 1205.5mg 34%

Sodium: 470.9mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 107.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.