Classic Italian Minestrone

Classic Italian Minestrone

Ingredients

Serves 6

8 cups / 2 lt water

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, mashed

5 celery ribs, diced

5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into coins

1 cup green beans (I used frozen ones)

1 cup green peas (I used frozen ones)

3 medium tomatoes, diced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

2 zucchini, diced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons fresh chopped basil

2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley

Fine grain sea salt

Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In the largest pan you have heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic and saute for 8 to 10 minutes until everything is nice and fragrant.

Add potatoes and saute for 3 minutes, until they start sticking to the bottom of the pan

Add green beans, green peas, tomatoes, zucchini, tomato paste and give a quick stir.

Add water, basil and parsley, 1 large teaspoon of salt, a generous amount of black pepper and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer, cover and cook until vegetables are tender and soup is flavorful, about 40 to 45 minutes.

Taste and adjust with seasoning.

Serve warm or hot, with a drizzle of olive oil, some ground black pepper and sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.