Name: Trattoria 'A Vucchella & Wood Oven Pizzas Minestrone Recipe
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 cup Onion, chopped; 2 cups Carrots, diced; 2 cups Celery, diced; 3 tsp Garlic, minced; 1 cup Zucchini, diced; 1 cup Green beans, chopped; 14 oz Diced tomatoes (canned); 6 cups Vegetable broth; 1 cup Kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup Pasta (small shapes like ditalini); 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving); 0 to taste Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

ITALIAN MARGARITA

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Olives

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Sauté the Vegetables

Stir in the minced garlic and diced zucchini, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add Garlic and Zucchini

Add the chopped green beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.

Incorporate Remaining Ingredients

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the vegetables are tender.

Simmer the Soup

Ladle the minestrone into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves as desired.

Serve

Olive oil

Onion, chopped

Carrots, diced

Celery, diced

Garlic, minced

Zucchini, diced

Green beans, chopped

Diced tomatoes (canned)

Vegetable broth

Kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Pasta (small shapes like ditalini)

Italian seasoning

Salt

Black pepper

Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)

Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

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Minestrone Recipe

Ingredients

Minestrone Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

Sauté the Vegetables

Add Garlic and Zucchini

Incorporate Remaining Ingredients

Simmer the Soup

Serve

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