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Tuscan Minestrone

Tuscan Minestrone

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Tuscan Minestrone is a soup that combines the flavors and aromas of the Tuscan countryside. Made with Toscanelli beans, rice, fresh vegetables, and herbs, it is a tasty and nutritious first course. An explosion of authentic flavors and simplicity. Ideal to serve hot with a sprinkle of grated cheese and a slice of Tuscan bread.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 60 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Toscanelli beans100G
  • Rice80G
  • Escarole lettuce1Head
  • Tomato1
  • Carrot1
  • Zucchini1
  • Leek1
  • Onion1
  • Celeryto taste
  • Bay leaf1Leaf
  • Rosemary1Sprig
  • Chopped parsley1Tablespoon
  • Grated cheeseto taste
  • Olive oil4Tablespoons
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 10

    Soak the beans overnight

  2. STEP 2 OF 10

    Cook them for about 2 hours in not too much salted water, to which you have added a sprig of rosemary and a bay leaf to be removed once cooking is complete

  3. STEP 3 OF 10

    Blend half of the beans and pour into the pot with the whole beans

  4. STEP 4 OF 10

    In a pan, sauté chopped onion, celery, carrot, and parsley in four tablespoons of oil

  5. STEP 5 OF 10

    Then add escarole, peeled and seeded tomato, zucchini, and the white part of the leek, coarsely chopped, let stew for about ten minutes and add everything to the beans

  6. STEP 6 OF 10

    Adjust salt and pepper

  7. STEP 7 OF 10

    Add hot water if needed

  8. STEP 8 OF 10

    Bring to a boil and cook the rice until al dente

  9. STEP 9 OF 10

    Serve with grated cheese on the side

  10. STEP 10 OF 10

    Accompanying wines: Bardolino DOC, Chianti Colli Aretini DOCG, Regaleali Rosato IGT Di Sicilia

Suggestions

  • Pot

  • Knife

  • Cutting Board

  • Wooden Spoon

General Information

Storage notes

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days

More information

Tuscan minestrone is a traditional dish of Tuscan cuisine, rich in seasonal vegetables and legumes. It is perfect to enjoy during the colder months of the year.

Origin

Italia, Toscana

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)63.26
Carbohydrates (g)4.97
of which Sugars (g)2.5
Fat (g)3.51
of which Saturates (g)0.51
Protein (g)1.88
Fiber (g)2.75
  • Proteins
    1.88g·14%
  • Carbohydrates
    4.97g·38%
  • Fats
    3.51g·27%
  • Fibers
    2.75g·21%