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Minestrone Milanese — traditional dish from Milan, Italy
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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑9gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Minestrone Milanese

How to order / say it
Say it Minestrone alla Milanese — [mee-neh-STROH-neh ah-lah mee-lah-NAY-zay]
Order I'd like the minestrone Milanese, please.
Locally Vorrei il minestrone alla Milanese, per favore.
Say locally

A hearty vegetable soup enriched with rice or pasta.

Why try it?

Minestrone alla Milanese showcases the bounty of regional produce and embodies the Milanese tradition of hearty, warming meals. It's a beloved comfort food deeply rooted in Northern Italian family traditions.

How it tastes

This robust soup is a medley of seasonal vegetables in a savory broth, often enhanced with the addition of seasonal rice or pasta. The rich flavors are brought out by slow simmering, making it both filling and satisfying.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Minestrone has ancient origins but achieved its distinct Milanese twist in the 19th century with the inclusion of local ingredients like rice, reflecting Milan's position as a trade and cultural hub.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 1 large Carrot
  • 🥕 1 stalk Celery
  • 🧄 1 medium Onion
  • 🥕 1 medium Potato
  • 🌾 100 g Rice
  • 🥕 200 ml Tomato puree
  • 🫒 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 🥕 1 medium Zucchini

Method

  1. 1 Dice all vegetables into small, uniform pieces.
  2. 2 Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until soft.
  3. 3 Add tomato puree and cook for a few minutes.
  4. 4 Add rice, potato, zucchini, and enough water or broth to cover.
  5. 5 Simmer until rice is cooked and the soup is thickened.
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