Minestrone Genovese

March 25, 2010 by Anna Merulla / Tags: ligurian cuisine , minestrone genovese , olive oil , pesto sauce / 11 Comments

The minestrone Genovese is the most popular dish of the Ligurian cuisine. It is eaten especially in spring, with the triumph of fresh vegetables. In Liguria, but generally, in the italian cuisine, it continues to hold a place of honor on the family table and in restaurants.

Ingredients for 4 people:

4 zucchini, 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, some chards, some string beans, 1 celery, 1 onion, vegetable broth, olive oil, a piece of pumpkin, 2 tablespoon of pesto sauce (adding this strongly flavored Genoese sauce to the soup gives it a character all of its own), grated parmigiano cheese,

Preparation:

Wash, trim and peel the carrot, zucchini and the potates. Slice the carrot and zucchini into rounds and cube the potatoes. Then, slice the celery and chop the onion. Wash the chards and the string beans and cut into pieces. Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds. Slice the pumpkine into little pieces.

Place all these vegetables into a stockpot, add the vegetable broth and some olive oil (about two tablespoon).Then, cook for about 2 hours.

When the minestrone is cooked, add the pesto sauces, some olive oil and serve with some grated parmigiano cheese.

Suggestions:

You can add pasta (for example macaroni). Add the macaroni during the last 10-12 minutes of cooking so that it cooks al dente.

Enjoy!

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11 Responses to Minestrone Genovese

Anncoo March 25, 2010 at 4:16 pm

This looks so flavorful and definitely healthy.

Anna March 26, 2010 at 8:19 am

Yes Anncoo, I love it. It's one of my favorite dishes…

Mary March 26, 2010 at 7:48 pm

Anna, this sounds so flavorful. This is my first visit to your blog. I had planned just to say hello, but stayed much longer than I planned. I really like what you are doing here. I'll be back often.

Katy ~ March 27, 2010 at 3:40 pm

I love minestrone but have never seen one that looks as delicious and as fresh as this! Oh my wanting heart….this looks fabulous!

Anna March 29, 2010 at 9:33 am

Ciao Mary, I'm so glad that you like the blog. You are welcome anytime! Thanks for your comment.

Ciao Katy, I love minestrone too and you know, this recipe is also loved by my nephew (it is known that children don't like so much vegetables, but she likes to eat this minestrone..)

Allie and Pattie March 29, 2010 at 12:04 pm

Anna, I'm linking 2 posts about my grandparents. My northern Italian nonni lived in Vicenza- my grandfather played soccer for Milano originally. http://bramasoletoyearnforthesun.blogspot.com/2010/02/hay-straw-and-vicenza.html
Ny father's parents were from Vizzini in Sicily
http://bramasoletoyearnforthesun.blogspot.com/2010/02/sicily-leftovers-and-chicken-cakes.html

I look forward to seeing more of your recipes!
xoxo patrizia

From the Kitchen March 29, 2010 at 10:48 pm

Hello Anna. I just found your delicious blog. We are a pasta-loving family and I've cooked my way through all of Marcella Hazan's cookbooks. Now I look forward to cooking my way through your blog. See you again soon.

Best,
Bonnie

Anna March 30, 2010 at 8:43 am

Ciao Patrizia! I have read your posts about your italian grandparents. I love the wedding photo! thanks for sharing them!

Anna March 30, 2010 at 9:01 am

Ciao Bonnie! It's a pleasure to know you! I read about you and your recipes, they sounds so good..So I will come again in your blog ☺ See you soon!

Anncoo April 1, 2010 at 4:21 pm

Happy Easter Day! I've an award for you, please come and pick it up when you're free.

Anna April 2, 2010 at 8:12 am

Hi Anncoo, thanks!! I'm coming..