Creamy Minestrone With Pesto Recipe
Creamy Minestrone With Pesto is a traditional Italian recipe served mostly with a side tray of pasta. The drizzled pesto and parmesan cheese on top makes a perfect mid day appetizer. Veal stock and heavy cream makes the base of Creamy Minestrone With Pesto. Unlike other creamy recipes, minestrone with pesto is unique in its own form. Prepare your own italian menu from this well written recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons minced onion
1/2 cup minced celery
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 turnips and tops, bulbs minced and tops finely chopped
1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage
1/2 cup finely chopped beet greens or Swiss chard, stems and ribs removed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 cups brown veal or chicken stock
2 cups half-and-half cream
Salt, black pepper and minced fresh oregano to taste
1 recipe Pesto
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Saute onion and celery in oil until soft.
Add vegetables, parsley, salt, pepper and stock.
Cover, bring to boil, lower heat and simmer 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add cream, reheat and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and oregano.
Just before serving drizzle Pesto over top and pass Parmesan cheese.
Add vegetables, parsley, salt, pepper and stock.
Cover, bring to boil, lower heat and simmer 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add cream, reheat and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and oregano.
Just before serving drizzle Pesto over top and pass Parmesan cheese.
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