Autumn Roots Minestrone

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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