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Minestrone

Minestrone
Photo by John Kernick

Ingredients

  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 9- or 16-ounce package frozen green beans
  • 1 32-ounce container vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini (or other white) beans
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan
  • + 3 more ingredients
    • Crusty bread
    • 1 5-ounce bag fresh spinach or one 10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed
    • 1 15-ounce can kidney beans (optional)

In a large pot, over medium heat, bring the tomatoes and their liquid to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth, white beans, and kidney beans (if using) and bring to a simmer. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, and spinach and stir until wilted...

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What wines go with Minestrone?

Syrah Wines from California
  • Red Truck California
  • Beringer Vineyards Shiraz Napa Valley Founders' Estate
  • Mcmanis Family Vineyards Syrah
  • Cline Cellars Syrah California
  • Ensemble Red Blend
Lambrusco Wines from Italy
  • Riunite White Lambrusco Riunite White Lambrusco
  • San Giuseppe Lambrusco
  • Gelsomina Lambrusco Mantovano
  • Riunite Lambrusco Emilia IGT Vivante
  • Cavicchioli Lambrusco Emilia Dolce

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