Minestrone

Minestrone
  • Author: Anonymous

Indulge in a comforting bowl of Italian-inspired vegetable minestrone soup, filled with hearty ingredients like pancetta, beans, and fresh vegetables. With its rich flavors and nourishing goodness, this soup is the perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly evening. Serve topped with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of pesto for a delightful finishing touch.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 70g pancetta cubes or diced bacon
  • 1 onion , diced
  • 3 sticks celery , diced
  • 2 carrots , diced
  • handful parsley
  • handful basil
  • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 750ml chicken stock
  • 1 x 400g tin white beans such as cannellini beans
  • 250g cavolo nero or spring cabbage, stalks removed and shredded
  • parmesan , grated, to serve

Instructions

  • Bring the stock to the boil with the tomatoes, then add the spaghetti and cook for 6 mins or until done. A few minutes before the pasta is ready, add the vegetables and bring back to the boil. Simmer for 2 mins until everything is cooked.
  • Serve in bowls drizzled with pesto and oil, sprinkled with parmesan.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT10M

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 162 calories
  • Fat Content: 2 grams fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 30 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 8 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 6 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 8 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.54 milligram of sodium