Minnesota minestrone

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Minnesota minestrone

Minestrone is a traditional Italian soup with its roots in the peasant cuisine of Italy, known for making use of seasonal and readily available ingredients. Over time, this recipe has been adapted to different regions and countries, giving rise to multiple variants. In Latin America, Minestrone is also very popular and goes by various names depending on the region. For example, in Mexico it might be called "Sopa Minestra," while in countries like Argentina or Chile it is simply known as "Minestrone." Although the name remains, the recipes vary in ingredients and preparation methods, adapting to local products and culinary tastes.

In Minnesota, USA, where the Italian-American community is significant, Minestrone has a special style that combines fresh, local ingredients with the traditional Italian essence. This Minnesota Minestrone is characterized by its generous combination of vegetables, pasta, and meat, resulting in a complete, nutritious, and comforting dish. This version is not only delicious but also shows how culinary traditions fuse and transform around the world.

How to Prepare Minnesota Minestrone

To prepare this recipe you will need the following ingredients: lean ground beef, onion, garlic, tomatoes, red beans, whole kernel corn, celery, cabbage, zucchini, macaroni, spaghetti, water, red wine, beef broth, salt, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.

Begin by cooking and mixing the meat, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven until the meat is browned. Then, drain any excess fat to keep the dish light.

Add the undrained tomatoes, undrained red beans, undrained corn, and the remaining ingredients except for the cheese. When adding the tomatoes, break them up slightly so they release their flavor into the mixture.

Heat until it boils, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the macaroni and vegetables are tender, approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Finally, serve the soup hot and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste for a special and delicious touch.

Minestrone de Minnesota

Ingredients (17)

  • Lean Ground Beef
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Tomatoes
  • Red Beans
  • Whole Corn
  • Celery
  • Cabbage
  • Zucchini
  • Macaroni
  • Spaghetti
  • Water
  • Red Wine
  • Beef Broth
  • Salt
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Parmesan Cheese

Instructions (15 steps)

  1. 1 Cook and mix the meat
  2. 2 onion
  3. 3 and garlic in a Dutch oven until the meat is browned
  4. 4 Drain the excess fat
  5. 5 Add the undrained tomatoes
  6. 6 undrained kidney beans
  7. 7 undrained corn
  8. 8 and the remaining ingredients except for the cheese
  9. 9 breaking up the tomatoes as you do so
  10. 10 Heat to boiling
  11. 11 then reduce the heat and cook covered
  12. 12 until the macaroni and vegetables are tender
  13. 13 approximately 30 minutes
  14. 14 stirring occasionally
  15. 15 Serve hot with Parmesan cheese