Classic Minestrone

Name: Classic Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 1 large celery rib, diced; 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 14 teaspoon minced dried rosemary; coarse salt; ground black pepper; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, drained and finely chopped; 1 large potato, peeled and diced; 12 lb savoy cabbage (about 1/4 head) or 12 lb green cabbage, cored and sliced thin (about 1/4 head); 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 12 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 garlic clove, minced; 14 cup fresh basil leaf, cut in chiffonade; 34 cup grated parmesan cheese

16 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 large celery rib, diced
14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 14 teaspoon minced dried rosemary
coarse salt
ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
1 large potato, peeled and diced
12 lb savoy cabbage (about 1/4 head) or 12 lb green cabbage, cored and sliced thin (about 1/4 head)
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
12 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 garlic clove, minced
14 cup fresh basil leaf, cut in chiffonade
34 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium flame.
2

Add onion, carrot, celery, red pepper flakes, rosemary, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
3

Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to turn golden, 5-8 minutes.
4

Add tomatoes and cook until liquid begins to evaporate, 1-2 minutes.
5

Add potato, cabbage, beans and 7 c water.
6

Bring to a boil and add green beans.
7

Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 20 min or until all the vegetables are tender.
8

Season with salt and pepper.
9

Add garlic and basil.
10

Serve sprinkled with Parmigiano and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.