Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts!"--James Beard

Minestrone Genovese Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Minestrone Genovese is from The Fleischman Family Cookbook Project, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!


Category:
Category:

Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 slices bacon
2 T. olive oil
1/2 c. onion (minced)
1/2 c. carrot(cubed)
2 T. celery
1/2 c. peppers(sliced)
1/2 c. zucchini(cubed)
1/2 c. eggplant (cubed)
1/2 c. potatos(cubed)
4 qts. chicken stock
1 c. pasta(small soup type)
1 c. kidney beans(preecooked and drained)
salt/pepper to taste


For pesto, if wanted.
1/2 t. minced garlic
1/2 c. basil leaves
2 t. pine nuts, toasted
8 T. parm or romano cheese
4 T. olive oil

Directions:
Directions:
for the actuall soup.
1. cook bacon im olive oil without browning yet
2. add oinions carrots celery and peppers: sweat low temp
3. add zuchini and eggplant: sweat low temp
3 1/2. take out the bacon
4. add potatos and put in a soup pot, then add stock bring to a simmer
5.simmer until vegetables are tender med heat
6. add pasta and beans, precook the pasta

simmer for a couple mins then serve after adding pesto

to make pesto, combine all ingredients in a blender: puree. season soup with pesto

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-5 people
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1hour -1 hour and 40 mins
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
it is very good without the pesto itself so you can try that

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

481W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.


Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!