Summer Minestrone

15 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 14 lb green beans, stemmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 12 cup corn kernel, fresh or frozen
  • 14 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 12 cups cooked navy beans
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 14 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large pot, over medium-high heat, add in the oil, onions, garlic, and salt; cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add in the marjoram; stir to combine.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat to medium; add the carrots and green beans; cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring fairly often to prevent sticking.
  4. 4
    Add in the zucchini, tomatoes, and corn; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add in the fresh basil; stir to combine; cook for 2 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add in the stock and navy beans.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add in the lemon juice and parsley; stir to combine.
  9. 9
    Add salt and pepper to taste.
  10. 10
    Serve hot; sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

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