Classic Minestra Recipe
Ingredients
| Tomatoes | 4 (peeled) | |
| Celery stalks/1 celeraic | 3 | |
| Onion/Mixture of onions | 2 Medium | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5 gm) | |
| Cabbage | 1⁄2 Small | |
| Carrots | 3 | |
| Potatoes | 2 | |
| French beans | 6 | |
| Cauliflower | 6 | |
| Parsley | 3 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| Tomato concentrate | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Macaroni | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Vegetable stock | 2 Pint | |
| Bouquet garni | To Taste | |
| Peppercorns | To Taste | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Brown sugar | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Grated cheese | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Oil | 3 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 623 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14 g22.1%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g12.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 3.3 mg1.1%
Sodium 997.9 mg41.6%
Total Carbohydrates 110 g36.7%
Dietary Fiber 37.8 g151.2%
Sugars 38.2 g
Protein 30 g60%
Vitamin A 198.8% Vitamin C 911.7%
Calcium 39% Iron 41.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Wash and prepare vegetables. Cut it into small pieces.
2. In a pan, heat oil.
3. Add onions and garlic. Sauté it for a few minutes.
4. Add carrots, celery and turnip. Sauté until it turns brown.
5. Add salt, tomatoes, tomato concentrate, brown sugar, bouquet garni and stock. Simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add cauliflower, potato, macaroni, and the green vegetables. Simmer for another 20 minutes.
7. Add more stock if needed, but the broth should be fairly thick. Simmer for a further 5 minutes
SERVING
8. To serve Classic Minestra top with parsley. Hand the cheese separately.
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