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Minestrone soup
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
Delicious low-calorie winter soup using pantry and fridge leftovers.
Ingredients:
  • 36.40 gm extra virgin olive oil
  • 80g (1/2 cup) chopped deli meat (such as pancetta, prosciutto or bacon)
  • 2000.00 ml mixed
 vegetables, (such as carrot, garlic, green beans, onion, silverbeet and zucchini), chopped
  • 400g can crushed tomatoes
  • 400g can borlotti or kidney beans, rinsed, drained
  • 500.00 ml cooked pasta
(such as small shells, macaroni or risoni)
  • 875ml (3 1/2 cups) water
  • Grated cheese, to serve (such as parmesan or mozzarella)
  • Extra virgin olive oil, to serve
Instructions:
  • In a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Sear the deli meat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the mixed vegetables and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.
  • Combine the canned tomatoes, beans, pasta, and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Top with cheese and a drizzle of oil before serving.