Classic Minestrone

Name: Classic Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 celery ribs, chopped finely; 3 carrots, chopped finely; 1 onion, chopped finely; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 4 cups chicken stock; 14 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed (or other white bean); 1 cup macaroni noodles; 4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped; salt and pepper

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 celery ribs, chopped finely
3 carrots, chopped finely
1 onion, chopped finely
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock
14 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed (or other white bean)
1 cup macaroni noodles
4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large, thick-bottomed saucepan.
2

Add the onion and saute until it starts to brown.
3

Add the carrot and celery and cook on low for 5 minutes or until it starts to soften.
4

Add the garlic and tomatoes.
5

Add he stock.
6

Add salt and pepper and bring to the boil.
7

Cover the saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes.
8

Add the beans and macaroni.
9

Return to the boil and then simmer, covered, another 20 minutes.
10

Add more water if required.
11

Sprinkle with parsley and serve.