Hearty Italian Minestrone Soup with Fresh Vegetables and Beans

Italian Omnivore Minestrone Soup

Delight in the essence of Italy with our robust Omnivore Minestrone Soup. This heartwarming dish embodies the rich flavors of Southern European cuisine while ensuring a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a wholesome family meal, it emphasizes the fresh, robust flavors of Italy. This soup promises to be a comforting and nutritious addition to your dining table, capturing the essence of Italian cuisine.

Serves: 4, Difficulty: Intermediate

Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 50 ml olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 zucchini, diced
• 400 g tomatoes, chopped
• 400 g canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 liters vegetable broth
• 100 g small pasta (such as ditalini)
• Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
• 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated (for garnish)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
• Stir in the zucchini and garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, cannellini beans, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
• Stir in the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 10 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, let the soup simmer for an extra 10 minutes before adding the pasta.
• Use a vegetable peeler to shave the Parmesan for an extra elegant presentation.
• For added flavor, you can include a Parmesan rind while the soup simmers, then remove before serving.

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