Minestrone Soup
Hearty Minestrone soup packed with loads of vegetables, pasta, beans and tomato broth. Nourishing meal the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 700 g Passata or 2 cans ( 800 g) crushed tomatoes See Notes
- 1 Onion (Sliced)
- 2 Medium Carrots (Chopped)
- 1 Medium Potatoes (Chopped)
- 2 cups Vegetable or Chicken Stock
- 1 cup Canned Kidney Beans
- 1 cup Canned Chickpeas
- 1 cup Shell Pasta See Notes
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Chopped Garlic
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
- Water if required
- Parmesan and Parsley to Garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil over high heat in a very large pot and add garlic. Fry half a minute
- Add all the vegetables and fry for a minute. Add tomatoe passata, stock, salt, pepper, oregano and paprika.
- Allow it to simmer and add beans, chickpeas and pasta. Cook it on low heat for 15 -20 minutes or untill pasta is cooked. If required add water to adjust the consistency.
- Garnish it with parmesan and parsley, serve with crusty bread.
Notes
- I usually like to use passata , you can used canned crushed tomatoes as well. If using Fresh tomatoes, blanch them , blend them and strain it .
- Use small pasta like small macaroni, orzo , bow tie or small shells.