Description
A hearty and vibrant Italian Green Vegetable Minestrone, packed with fresh vegetables and flavors that nourish both body and spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion (diced small)
- 4 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 1 carrot (diced)
- 1 stick celery (diced)
- 2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 8 sprigs thyme
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 qt low-sodium vegetable stock (plus more as needed)
- 1.5 cups golden potatoes (diced into ½ inch cubes)
- 1.5 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
- 15 oz canned borlotti or cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup baby arugula or spinach
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 bunch fresh basil (leaves only)
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts, walnuts, or hazelnuts
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- A pinch of sea salt (to taste)
- 4 inches Parmesan rind (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium flame and add a generous lug of olive oil.
- Once hot, add the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté with a pinch of salt for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sliced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and black peppercorns; toss to ensure they’re well coated in the oil.
- Stir in the shredded cabbage and continue cooking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until wilted.
- Incorporate the diced potatoes, Parmesan rind, and vegetable stock. Bring it all to a lively simmer.
- Cook together until the potatoes are tender, about 10 more minutes.
- Finally, stir in the rinsed beans and adjust the seasonings with additional salt as needed.
Notes
Top each bowl with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh herbs or grated Parmesan for added flavor. Pairs well with crusty bread or a refreshing salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg