
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Minestrone
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 leek washed well and diced
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 potatoes, diced
10 ounces frozen string beans
6 cups vegetable broth
1 cup ditali or other small pasta
1 1/2 cups drained, cooked kidney beans
pesto and/or grated Parmesan to serve
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add garlic, onion, leek, parsley, and thyme; cook until onion is transparent. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, celery, carrots, potatoes, string beans, and broth. Simmer covered about 1 hour. Bring to a boil and add pasta; cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add beans; heat. Serve with a spoonful of presto in each bowl and cheese, if desired.
O yum, it is a delicious dish of fabulous flavours! And textures! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious! I'm definitely making this soon before the weather warms up!
ReplyDeletewell I have to say there aren't many things I enjoy making as much as soup----and this looks so good! I'm going to put this one on our list!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect comfort food for my husband who's a vegetarian. Protein, carb and veggies, that's all my man needs :) Beautiful blend of colors!
ReplyDeletethat looks perfect for this cold weather we're having now!
ReplyDeleteI love minestrone, and this looks great. I really like the pasta shape you used too!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all the lovely comments!
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