Minestrone Soup Recipe (Italian Soup with Vegetables)
This Minestrone soup recipe; It is a hearty Italian style soup prepared with vegetables, beans and pasta. You saute the ingredients in the pot one by one and cook them with tomato and chicken broth; Add the spinach and pasta last and finish in a short time. Following the how-to steps makes a hot soup for 12 people.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Start the aroma
Place a large pot over medium heat. Heat the olive oil, add the onion and garlic and stir for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Sauté vegetables
Add cabbage, carrots, celery and zucchini to the pot. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, keeping the vegetables slightly firm.
Add tomatoes and legumes
Add whole tomatoes (chopped), chickpeas and beans. Sprinkle basil, thyme and black pepper on top.
Add liquids and bring to a boil
Add the chicken broth, tomato juice, and white wine if using. Stir and bring to boiling point.
Cook over low heat
When it boils, reduce the heat. Leave the lid of the pot ajar and cook by gently boiling for about 35-40 minutes; mix in between.
Add pasta and spinach
Add the pasta and cook until tender, close to the time stated on the package. Add spinach in the last 2-3 minutes; It just needs to fade.
Serve
If necessary, add some water/broth for consistency and heat for another 2 minutes. Serve hot, sprinkle parmesan on top if desired.