1-inch chunks peeled parsnip1-inch chunks peeled rutabaga1-inch chunks peeled sweet potato

Autumn Roots Minestrone

By Dotdash Meredith

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6 Servings

Autumn Roots Minestrone
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 32- ounce carton reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 15 to 16-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5- ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 1/2 cups 1-inch chunks peeled rutabaga
  • 2 cups 1-inch chunks peeled sweet potato
  • 3/4 cup 1-inch chunks peeled parsnip
  • 1 tsp dried basil, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup dried ditalini pasta
  • 2 cups very-thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, 4 oz
  • 1 to 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Shaved or finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place a 6-qt. Instant Pot on Saute setting. Add oil. When oil is hot, add onion and garlic and cook until softened, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in the next eight ingredients (through salt). Lock lid in place. Set Instant Pot on High Pressure to cook 10 Minutes. Turn off Instant Pot; let stand 15 Minutes to release pressure naturally. Release any remaining pressure. Open lid carefully.
  3. Stir in pasta. Cover; let stand 10 to 15 Minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in Brussels sprouts and red wine vinegar to taste. Serve topped with cheese.
  4. In a 6-qt. slow cooker combine the first eleven ingredients (through salt). Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 Hours or High 4 to 5 Hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in pasta; cover and let stand 10 to 15 Minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in Brussels sprouts and red wine vinegar to taste. Serve topped with cheese.

About the chef

Dotdash Meredith

Dotdash Meredith

Dotdash Meredith is a leading digital and print publishing company, known for its wide range of trusted lifestyle brands. With a portfolio that includes iconic names such as Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, People, and Allrecipes, Dotdash Meredith delivers expert content across various categories including health, food, home, and entertainment. The company combines decades of editorial expertise with a modern digital approach, reaching millions of readers through its websites, magazines, and social platforms to inspire and inform everyday life.

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