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Minestrone
Warm the oil and soften the onion, carrot and celery with a pinch of salt for 10 minutes.
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How long does Minestrone take?
1 hr 45 min all in — 30 min prep, 1 hr 15 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven, Chef's knife, Cutting board.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Pasta → Rice. The Milanese way. Add it 15 minutes before the end.
Any tips from this recipe?
Cook the pasta separately if you plan to keep leftovers; it swells overnight. In Liguria, stir a spoon of pesto into each bowl.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Cook the pasta separately if you plan to keep leftovers; it swells overnight.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.