Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

A gourmet take on the classic Minestrone, featuring seasonal vegetables, a rich vegetable stock, and a drizzle of high-quality olive oil.
Total Time
90
Yield
6
Calories
280 cal
Difficulty
Hard
Cuisine
Italian
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What You'll Need

Equipment: Large pot or Dutch oven, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cups and spoons, Fine-mesh sieve, Cheesecloth Shop these items →
Instructions
  1. **Vegetable Stock:** Combine all Vegetable Stock ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 1.5 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth. Discard solids.
  2. Heat Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Add Diced Shallots, Diced Heirloom Carrots, and Diced Fennel to the pot and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add Garlic-minced and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  5. Stir in San Marzano Tomatoes-crushed, Borlotti Beans-drained and rinsed, Haricot Verts-trimmed, Diced Summer Squash, and Sugar Snap Peas.
  6. Pour in Rich Vegetable Stock and add Fresh Thyme Leaves, Fresh Rosemary-finely chopped, and Red Pepper Flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
  7. Add Ditalini Pasta-high quality and continue to simmer until pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  8. Season with Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with Fresh Basil-chiffonade, Parmigiano-Reggiano-finely grated, and a drizzle of High-Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

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