classic minestrone soup con pesto alla genovese beans and grains

Author of this recipe: Era Torian

Classic Minestrone Soup with Pesto Genovese & Beans - Hearty, comforting, vegetarian, Italian, grains, beans, vegetables. Perfect for chilly days! #MinestroneSoup #PestoGenovese

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Ingredients

• - **Organic Minestrone Ingredients**:
• - Diced tomatoes (San Marzano)
• - Canned diced tomatoes
• - Onion, finely chopped
• - Carrots, sliced
• - Celery stalks, diced
• - Zucchini, cubed
• - Bell peppers, chopped
• - Fresh garlic cloves, minced
• - Canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• - Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• - Arborio rice, partial cooking recommended
• - Ditalini pasta, cooked al dente
• - Dried porcini mushrooms, rehydrated
• - Kalamata olives, pitted
• - Fresh basil leaves
• - Vegetable broth
• - Extra virgin olive oil
• - **Pesto Alla Genovese Ingredients**:
• - Ligurian pine nuts
• - Fresh basil leaves
• - Grana Padano cheese, grated (or Parmigiano Reggiano)
• - Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
• - Clove of garlic, minced
• - Salt and pepper to taste
• - Extra virgin olive oil
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Steps

1. ### Classic Minestrone Soup with Pesto Alla Genovese Beans and Grains
3. **Introduction:**
4. Minestrone soup is a hearty, vegetable-rich Italian classic that's perfect for chilly days. Combining this comforting dish with a delicious pesto alla genovese (Genoa-style pesto) gives it an extra layer of flavor and freshness. Here’s how to make a delicious and nutritious minestrone soup with a pesto twist.
6. #### Ingredients:
8. - 2 tablespoons olive oil
9. - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
10. - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11. - 2 carrots, diced
12. - 2 celery stalks, diced
13. - 1 large leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
14. - 1 small zucchini, diced
15. - 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
16. - 8 cups vegetable broth
17. - 1 pound dried beans (such as cannellini or borlotti), soaked overnight and drained
18. - 2 tablespoons pesto alla genovese
19. - Salt and pepper to taste
21. #### Pesto Alla Genovese Ingredients:
22. - 1 cup fresh basil leaves
23. - 1/3 cup pine nuts
24. - 6 cloves garlic, peeled
25. - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
26. - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
27. - Salt to taste
29. #### Instructions:
31. **Step 1: Prepare the Pesto**
33. 1. **Toast the Pine Nuts:** Heat a small pan over medium heat and add pine nuts. Toast for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.
35. 2. **Blend Ingredients:** In a food processor or blender, combine toasted pine nuts, garlic, basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
37. 3. **Taste and Adjust:** Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt, olive oil, or Parmesan if desired.
39. **Step 2: Cook the Vegetables**
41. 1. **Sauté Aromatics:** In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and leek. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender but not browned.
43. 2. **Add Zucchini and Diced Tomatoes:** Stir in zucchini and canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Cook for another 5 minutes.
45. **Step 3: Add Beans and Broth**
47. 1. **Simmer Beans:** Pour in vegetable broth, add the beans, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 40-60 minutes, or until beans are tender.
49. 2. **Blend Some Pesto:** While the soup simmers, blend some of the pesto with 1/2 cup water to create a smooth sauce consistency.
51. **Step 4: Finalize the Soup**
53. 1. **Stir in Pesto:** Stir in the blended pesto and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
55. 2. **Season and Serve:** Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a few extra basil leaves.
57. #### SEO-Friendly Keywords:
58. - Classic Minestrone Soup
59. - Genoa-style Pesto
60. - Italian Vegetables
61. - Hearty Vegetable Soup
62. - Cannellini Beans
64. ### Tips:
66. - For an extra boost of flavor, add a bay leaf to the soup during cooking.
67. - Freeze leftover pesto in ice cube trays for quick use in future recipes.
69. Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious minestrone soup with a delightful twist of Genoa-style pesto!

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