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Minestrone

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Background

Minestrone is an Italian vegetable soup without one fixed formula. It follows the season and makes economical use of beans, vegetables, and small pasta or rice.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, 2 carrots, and 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 200 g green beans, cut short
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1.2 l vegetable stock
  • 120 g small pasta
  • Salt, pepper, and basil

How to cook

  1. Soften onion, carrot, and celery in oil. Add zucchini and green beans; cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes, beans, and stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Add pasta and cook until tender. Season and serve with basil and olive oil.

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