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Torta di Mele – Serves 3/4
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29 Nov 2023
Minestrone is a thick soup of Italian origin made with meats, vegetables, and pasta. Ingredients include beans, onions, celery, carrots, leaf vegetables, stock, parmesan cheese and tomatoes. There is no set recipe for minestrone, since it can usually be made out of whatever meat and vegetables are at one’s disposal.
Step 1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in the diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Step 4
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Step 5
Add the small pasta to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes until al dente.
Step 6
Stir in the drained cannellini beans, fresh or frozen peas, and dried Italian seasoning. Continue to simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the pasta is cooked.
Step 7
Season the Minestrone with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Step 8
Serve the Minestrone hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
Note
Minestrone is a flexible dish, so feel free to customise it with your favourite seasonal vegetables. Enjoy your homemade Italian vegetable soup!
Ingredients
| Puglian Extra Virgin olive oil | 2tbsp |
| Tropea onion, chopped | 1pc |
| Garlic (Emilia Romagna), minced | 2 cloves |
| Carrots, peeled and diced | 2pcs |
| Celery stalks, diced | 2pcs |
| Zucchini (Lazio), diced | 1pc |
| Green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces | 1 cup |
| Pelati La Torrente San Marzano Crushed Tomatoes | 1 can (14 oz) |
| Vegetable broth | 6 cups |
| Small pasta (Pasta di Gragnano, Amalfi Coast) | 1 cup |
| Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed | 1 can (15 oz) |
| Fresh or frozen peas | 1 cup |
| Dried Italian seasoning (or a mixture of dried basil, oregano, and thyme) | 2tsp |
| Salt and black pepper | to taste |
| Grated Parmesan cheese (Emilia Romagna) for serving | (optional) |
| Fresh basil (Liguria) or parsley (Calabria) for garnish | (optional) |
