Hearty Minestrone

Name: Hearty Minestrone
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 medium leeks, trimmed, washed (see Tip) and thinly sliced; 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1 large red potato, diced; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; ½ cup whole-wheat orzo; 1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed; 2 medium zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced; 1 pound fresh spinach, stems removed; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano

Instructions

Cook:45min

This version of the Italian classic soup Minestrone is packed with leeks, potatoes, beans, zucchini, spinach and orzo, making it perfect for a hearty lunch or supper on a cold winter's night. To make a vegetarian version use vegetable rather than chicken broth. Top each bowl with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for a zesty burst of flavor.

Updated at: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:06:57 GMT