Yields8 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

 1/4 c olive oil
 1 med onion, chopped
 1 med carrot, chopped
 1 med celery stalk, chopped
 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
 1 c chopped fresh tomatoes
 1 med zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
 1 bunches kale or escarole, chopped
 1 c canned cannellini beans, drained
 1/2 c freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat 1/4 c oil over med heat.

2

Add onion, carrot, and celery Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste

3

Cook, stirring often, for 10-15 min or until vegetables begin to soften and darken around the edges

4

Add potatoes

5

Sprinkle with salt and pepper

6

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 min or until vegetables are nicely browned

7

Add 6 c water, stirring to scrape up any brown bits from bottom of pot. Add tomatoes, bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer

8

Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 min

9

Add zucchini and kale, raising heat if necessary to keep mixture at a steady bubble.

10

Cook until vegetables are very tender, another 10-15 min. Stir in beans

11

Cook for 3-4 min

12

Add salt and pepper, if needed

13

Serve with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of oil

Ingredients

 1/4 c olive oil
 1 med onion, chopped
 1 med carrot, chopped
 1 med celery stalk, chopped
 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
 1 c chopped fresh tomatoes
 1 med zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
 1 bunches kale or escarole, chopped
 1 c canned cannellini beans, drained
 1/2 c freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat 1/4 c oil over med heat.

2

Add onion, carrot, and celery Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste

3

Cook, stirring often, for 10-15 min or until vegetables begin to soften and darken around the edges

4

Add potatoes

5

Sprinkle with salt and pepper

6

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 min or until vegetables are nicely browned

7

Add 6 c water, stirring to scrape up any brown bits from bottom of pot. Add tomatoes, bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer

8

Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 min

9

Add zucchini and kale, raising heat if necessary to keep mixture at a steady bubble.

10

Cook until vegetables are very tender, another 10-15 min. Stir in beans

11

Cook for 3-4 min

12

Add salt and pepper, if needed

13

Serve with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of oil

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