Winter Minestrone
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Winter Minestrone
Minestrone is a whole meal in itself, especially when served with crusty bread. The perfect winter warmer for the family.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- olive oil, as needed
- several slices smoked bacon, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 small leek, cleaned and sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 100g green beans, sliced
- 1/2 zucchini, sliced
- 2 tins tomatoes, whole or sliced
- 6 cups (1 1/2 litres) water
- 1 cup small pasta shells
- 1 tin red or cannellini beans, drained
- parsley, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and chilli pepper to taste
- grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
Directions
Preparation:30min ›
Cook:50min ›
Ready in:1hour20min
- Heat a dash of olive oil in a large saucepan and fry the bacon until it starts browning.
- Add the onion, garlic, celery, leek and carrots and saute a few moments.
- Add the green beans, zucchini and tomatoes. Add water and simmer until the vegetables are tender, adding more water if necessary.
- About 10 minutes before end of cooking time, stir in the pasta and beans. Simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Taste and season with parsley, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and chilli pepper as desired. Serve, topped with grated Parmesan.
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I made this soup for a function I made 10 litres and it was very popular will make again - 19 May 2017
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