Authentic Minestrone Soup
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Authentic Minestrone Soup
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This authentic minestrone soup is hearty and rich in flavour, and as easy to make as it is totally satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 150 grams carrot 2 medium carrots, diced small
- 100 grams celery 2 medium stalks, diced small
- 1 medium red onion diced small
- a pring rosemary or ¼ teaspoon dried, fresh
- ⅛ teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 350 grams potato 3 medium, chopped into small bitesized pieces
- 1½ litres water 1½ quarts
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 150 grams cannellini beans keep the bean water*
- 150 grams borlotti beans keep the bean water*
- 2 leaves cavolo nero stalks removed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 100 grams pasta 1 cup (optional) any short variety
- 3 small basil torn or left whole, for garnish, optional, leaves
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground, for garnish, optional
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add oil to a large saucepan, turn the heat to medium and add the chopped carrots, celery and onion. Turn the heat down and sauté slowly till they have softened.
- Add the potatoes and pour in the water, add salt, rosemary and tomato puree. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to gently simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a medium bowl, combine the two cans of beans and their water and partially mash them. Then add them to the soup, and stir again till mixed.
- Add the cavolo nero and the small pasta. Stir occasionally and cook till the pasta is done (see notes).
- Taste for seasoning, and add more salt if required. Garnish with basil leaves, freshly ground black pepper and grated parmesan cheese. Serve with rustic bread.
Notes
- Use fresh seasonal vegetables for best flavour, and chop them to roughly the same size so they cook uniformly.
- Use good quality canned beans with no hidden nasties which might compromise the flavour. I prefer to use the Cirio brand.
- Partially mashing the beans and using the bean water adds extra creaminess to the soup.
- *Any short variety of pasta can be used. This can be substituted with small pieces of rustic bread or carnaroli rice (cooking time- according to the instructions on packet).
- For a low carb option - leave out the beans and the cereals.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Make ahead - prepare the day before for best flavour and heat before serving, or serve at room temperature.
- To store - bring to room temperature then transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months and defrost in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
90kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
421mg
(18%)
Potassium
244mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3271IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3271IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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8 reviews
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