Hearty Minestrone Recipe Video
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
Interest GroupClassic
Ingredients
Spray oil - such as Pam(You may use olive oil or any type of cooking oil of your choice)
Onion -1 large diced
Potatoes -2 diced
Whole tomatoes -2 cups, fresh or canned
Tomato paste -1 small can
Red kidney beans -1 can
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)-1 can
Frozen peas, carrots, corn and cut beans -1 cup each
Small pasta -1 cup
Salt, black pepper - to taste
Dry oregano & basil (optional)
Variation: You may use any type of seasonal vegetables such as celery, cabbage, spinach, artichoke, eggplants and zucchinis. You may also add lentils or any type of grain to it instead of the pasta. It is all up to you!
Directions
MAKING
1. Saute onions.
2. Add potatoes and cook until semi soft.
3. Add the rest of the vegetables and stir a few minutes.
4. Add the seasoning to the diluted tomato paste and 2 cups of water, add peeled tomatoes.
5. Bring to a boil then let simmer until vegetables are almost ready.
6. Add water as needed.
7. Add dried shell pasta at the last stage of cooking which is about 8 to 10 minutes.
FINALIZING
8. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
9. Sprinkle grated cheese on each serving if you like.
SERVING
11. Serve with baked chicken and green salad on the side.
1. Saute onions.
2. Add potatoes and cook until semi soft.
3. Add the rest of the vegetables and stir a few minutes.
4. Add the seasoning to the diluted tomato paste and 2 cups of water, add peeled tomatoes.
5. Bring to a boil then let simmer until vegetables are almost ready.
6. Add water as needed.
7. Add dried shell pasta at the last stage of cooking which is about 8 to 10 minutes.
FINALIZING
8. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
9. Sprinkle grated cheese on each serving if you like.
SERVING
11. Serve with baked chicken and green salad on the side.
Editors Review
Hearty minestrone is such a great dish for a winter evening and if you put in some meat, you might not have to make anything else, it’s a complete meal. Check out the recipe for this colorful, zestful minestrone that is so easy to prepare at home.Questions, Comments and Reviews
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