Classic Minestrone

Name: Classic Minestrone
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving (optional); 1 medium red onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 1 large celery stalk, diced; 0.25 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, or ¼ teaspoon dried; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 1 can (14.5 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, drained and finely chopped; 1 large potato, peeled and diced; 0.25 head Savoy or green cabbage (½ pound), cored and thinly sliced; 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 0.5 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 garlic clove, minced (optional); 0.25 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, plus torn leaves for serving (optional); 0.75 cup grated Parmesan, for serving

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15 Reviews

By

Martha Stewart

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

6

This beloved Italian soup isn't just hearty and healthy -- it's really flexible. Minestrone typically includes lots of leafy greens, other veggies, and beans. Which to choose? You're only limited by the contents of your refrigerator and pantry.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving (optional)
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 large celery stalk, diced
¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, or ¼ teaspoon dried
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
1 large potato, peeled and diced
¼ head Savoy or green cabbage (½ pound), cored and thinly sliced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil, plus torn leaves for serving (optional)
¾ cup grated Parmesan, for serving

Directions

In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion, carrots, celery, red-pepper flakes, rosemary, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to turn golden, 5 to 8 minutes.
Add tomatoes; cook until some of the liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Add potato, cabbage, cannellini beans, and 7 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir in green beans.
Reduce to a simmer, and cook until all the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; stir in garlic, if using, and basil. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan and, if using, torn basil. Drizzle with more oil, if desired.