Classic Minestrone

Name: Classic Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1, diced yellow onion; 2, diced carrots; 2 stalks, diced celery; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1, diced zucchini; 1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces green beans; 1 (15 oz) can canned diced tomatoes; 1 (15 oz) can, drained cannellini beans; 6 cups vegetable stock; 3/4 cup small pasta (ditalini); 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 rind + 1/2 cup grated parmesan rind plus grated parmesan; small handful fresh basil

A pot of vegetables, beans, and small pasta in a tomato-rich broth — equal parts pantry and garden, finished with parmesan and olive oil.

vegetarian
nut-free
egg-free
contains-dairy

Ingredients

yellow onion1, diced
carrots2, diced
celery2 stalks, diced
garlic3 cloves, minced
zucchini1, diced
green beans1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces
canned diced tomatoes1 (15 oz) can
cannellini beans1 (15 oz) can, drained
vegetable stock6 cups
small pasta (ditalini)3/4 cup
extra-virgin olive oil3 tbsp
parmesan rind plus grated parmesan1 rind + 1/2 cup grated
fresh basilsmall handful

Steps

Sweat vegetables and garlic.
Sweat onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil with a pinch of salt over medium heat until soft, 8 minutes. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes, beans, stock, and parmesan rind.
Add tomatoes, beans, stock, and the parmesan rind. Simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in zucchini, green beans, and pasta.
Stir in the zucchini, green beans, and pasta. Simmer until pasta is al dente, 10 minutes.
Fish out the rind. Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle and finish with toppings.
Ladle into bowls and finish with grated parmesan, torn basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Nutrition, per serving. 190 calories. Protein 8.5 grams, 16 percent. Carbs 26.7 grams, 50 percent. Fat 7.9 grams, 34 percent. Fiber 6.1 grams, sugar 6.2 grams, saturated fat 1.8 grams, sodium 480 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.