Italian · soup
Martin'S Minestrone
Martin'S Minestrone reads umami 6.5, richness 5.2 and allium 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Italian soup, about 2 hr 46 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.5 · Richness 5.2 · Allium 4.1 · Sweetness 4.0 · Salinity 3.8 · Fruity 2.7 · Sourness 2.5 · Herbaceous 2.0 · Earthy 1.8 · Heat 1.7 · Bitterness 1.3 · Floral 1.2 · Citrus 1.2 · Smoke 1.1 · Nutty 1.0 · Warm Spice 1.0 · Funk & Ferment 0.9
What's in it (11)
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 2 16-ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 3 16-ounce cans beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 16-ounce can white kidney beans
- 1 cup frozen green beans
Time & effort: about 2 hr 46 min (31 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 56 kcal, 4.1 g protein, 2.2 g fat, 5.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- In a stock pot, heat oil. Add sliced sausage and brown. Add onion, garlic, carrots and basil & cook for 8 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except for white beans. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add beans (with liquid) then simmer an additional 20-30 minutes.
- Serve hot with warmed sliced Italian bread.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.