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Minestrone with Genoese Pesto

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The minestrone with Genoese pesto is a tasty light soup made with lots of fresh vegetables and the final addition of basil pesto.

As a proud Genoese, I couldn’t leave you without a new recipe that doesn’t include our delicious pesto.

A minestrone you will love for its genuineness but also for the aroma and taste you will achieve.

If you like basil and the preparations that can be enjoyed with it, also check out these other recipes right below:

  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very economical
  • Preparation time: 30 Minutes
  • Portions: 2 People
  • Cooking methods: Stove
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

  • 9 oz potatoes (about 2 potatoes)
  • 8 oz carrots (2)
  • 2.1 oz celery (stalk plus leaves)
  • 5.8 oz onion (1 large)
  • 1 clove garlic (one clove)
  • 7 oz zucchini (two)
  • 2 tbsps Genoese pesto (about two teaspoons)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6.3 cups water
  • 1.8 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Tools

  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Teaspoon
  • 1 Blender

Steps

  • Start by washing the vegetables and cutting them into small cubes.

    Once ready, pour into a pot and cover with water.

    Add the salt and cook for about an hour.

  • I didn’t sauté anything and just started cooking.

    After about fifty minutes, taste and check the cooking.

    If the vegetables are ready, add extra virgin olive oil and the two teaspoons of Genoese pesto to the pot.

    I prepare the pesto myself with my simple recipe that features the following ingredients: small basil leaves (preferably), evo oil, salt, Parmesan, and pine nuts.

    I also add a small piece of garlic for taste and aroma.

    Soon you’ll find my Genoese pesto recipe on the blog with all the detailed steps.

    If you don’t have time or feel like making the pesto, you can also buy it ready-made.

    At this point, all you have to do is plate and sprinkle each portion with grated Parmesan cheese.

    Enjoy your meal

Storing Minestrone with Genoese Pesto

The minestrone with Genoese pesto can be easily stored in the refrigerator for two or three days.

When I make minestrone, I often double the doses, just to enjoy a preparation that I can leave in the fridge without any problems for a longer time.

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bricciola

Hello, I'm Simona, and my page is called BriCciola in cucina, because I dedicated it to my mom and dad, who have called me that since I was little. I'm not a chef, and in my life, I've always dealt with completely different things, but cooking, along with dancing, has always been one of my great passions. However, my greatest inspiration came from the dishes prepared first by my grandmother and now by my mom. Here on my cooking blog, I'll guide you from appetizers to desserts, with recipes designed for a healthy and mindful lifestyle. Balanced dishes, carefully chosen ingredients, and lots of flavors, because eating well never means giving up pleasure. I love eating, but I also like taking care of my health, my family's health, and, in a way, the health of everyone who tries my recipes. That's why daily life should be rich in flavor, but always with a focus on healthy eating. Thank you, I look forward to seeing you.

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