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.