Minestrone

Name: Minestrone
Ingredients: 1/2 c. dried white pea beans; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 large onion; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 c. chicken broth; 4 tsp. basil; 2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1/2 c. orzo pasta; 2 medium zucchini, chopped; 1/4 tsp. pepper; Parmesan cheese

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. dried white pea beans
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 c. chicken broth
4 tsp. basil
2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 c. orzo pasta
2 medium zucchini, chopped
1/4 tsp. pepper
Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cover beans with water and refrigerate overnight.
2

Drain. Heat oil, add onion and celery.
3

Saute 8 to 10 minutes.
4

Add garlic and saute 2 minutes.
5

Add chicken broth, beans and basil. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer one hour.
6

Add tomatoes, carrots, orzo and zucchini.
7

Return to boiling.
8

Lower heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
9

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.