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Endless Summer Minestrone

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By: Rachael Ray
From: 30-Minute Meals

Send summer off with the season's best produce and a great grilled supper.

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PAIR WITH:

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Brut NV (Australia), Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut NV (Spain)


  • 4 Servings
  • Prep 10 min

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 small or 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 pound green beans, cut into thirds (a generous handful)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • One 32-ounce container (4 cups) chicken broth
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • 2/3 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (a couple generous handfuls)
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup tarragon leaves
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
  • 2 teaspoons grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
  • Crusty bread, for passing around the table

Directions:

  1. In a deep skillet or soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the orzo and toast for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini, tomatoes and green beans; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the wine and boil for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the scallions and cook until the orzo is al dente, about 3 minutes.

  2. While the soup is working, in a food processor, puree the basil, cheese, parsley, tarragon, pine nuts, garlic, lemon peel and lemon juice. Scrape down the sides and then, with the motor running, pour in the remaining 1/3 cup EVOO. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a small bowl.

  3. Divide the soup among 4 bowls and stir in some pesto. Serve with the bread.

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