Classic Minestrone | America's Test Kitchen

Name: Classic Minestrone | America's Test Kitchen
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 2 small leeks (or 1 large), white and light green parts sliced thin crosswise (about 3/4 cup) and washed thoroughly; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into small dice (about 3/4 cup); 2 small onions, peeled and cut into small dice (about 3/4 cup); 2 medium ribs celery, trimmed and cut into small dice (about 3/4 cup); 1 medium baking potato, peeled and cut into medium dice (about 1 1/4 cups); 1 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into medium dice (about 1 1/4 cups); 3 cups stemmed spinach leaves, cut into thin strips; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, packed in juice, drained, and chopped; 8 cups water; 1 Parmesan cheese rind, about 5 x 2 inches; Table salt; 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup basil pesto (or 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary mixed with 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil); Ground black pepper

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Explore a Classic Minestrone recipe with a savory blend of vegetables, beans, pasta, and rich tomato broth, capturing the essence of Italian comfort food.

Keywords

Italian
Fruits & Vegetables
Beans
Vegetables
Grains
Rice & Beans
Potatoes
Soups
Vegetarian
Europe
Main Courses

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Ingredients

2 small leeks (or 1 large), white and light green parts sliced thin crosswise (about 3/4 cup) and washed thoroughly
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into small dice (about 3/4 cup)
2 small onions, peeled and cut into small dice (about 3/4 cup)
2 medium ribs celery, trimmed and cut into small dice (about 3/4 cup)
1 medium baking potato, peeled and cut into medium dice (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into medium dice (about 1 1/4 cups)
3 cups stemmed spinach leaves, cut into thin strips
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, packed in juice, drained, and chopped
8 cups water
1 Parmesan cheese rind, about 5 x 2 inches
Table salt
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup basil pesto (or 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary mixed with 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil)
Ground black pepper