# Milanese Minestrone

Recipe by [Nora Vasquez](https://fridge.menu/en/u/noravasquez)

A hearty Milanese vegetable and rice soup, simmered slowly with a savoury lardo base.

Servings: 4 · Cook 150 min · Soups

Contains: milk

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## Ingredients

- 40 g [Lardo](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lard)
- 3 pcs [Tomato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato)
- 3 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot)
- 3 pcs [Potato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/potato)
- 2 pcs [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini)
- 200 g [Peas](https://fridge.menu/en/i/peas)
- 1/2 pcs Savoy cabbage
- 100 g Borlotti beans
- 1 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic)
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion)
- 1 pcs [Celery stalk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/celery)
- 150 g [Rice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/rice)
- [Sage](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sage) — to taste
- [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil) — to taste
- [Parsley](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parsley) — to taste
- [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan) — to taste
- [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — to taste
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste

## Steps

1. Peel and deseed the tomatoes, wash the rest of the vegetables thoroughly and cut them into small pieces.
2. Make the base: put the lardo in a blender with the onion, garlic, parsley and celery, and blend until smooth.
3. In a saucepan combine the vegetables, add the base and the olive oil.
4. Pour in water (about 2 l) and bring to the boil.
5. Season with salt, lower the heat and simmer gently. (120 min)
6. Add the peas and shredded Savoy cabbage, and cook for a further 10 minutes. (10 min)
7. Add the rice and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. (20 min)
8. Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan, with bread.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/minestrone-co0ss44p

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