Minestrone Recipe

One of the staples of traditional Italian cuisine, minestrone is a soup made with seasonal vegetables. This peasant-style soup was prepared with a base of pureed beans or spelt and leftover contorni. Common ingredients include broth, onions, tomatoes, celery, carrots, and legumes.

Vegetable-Packed Minestrone Soup for Any Season

Timing:

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 45 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 🥕 2 carrots, diced
• 🧅 1 onion, chopped
• 🥬 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 🥔 1 potato, diced
• 🥫 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 🥣 1 cup vegetable broth
• 🍝 1/2 cup small pasta or ditalini
• 🫘 1 cup canned beans (kidney or cannellini), drained
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🌿 1 tsp dried oregano
• 🌿 1 tsp dried basil
• 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
• 🌱 Grated Parmesan and fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (5-7 minutes).
2. Add vegetables and broth: Add potato, tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
3. Cook the pasta: Add pasta and beans to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
4. Season and serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.