Minestra Soup

Name: Minestra Soup
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; about 6 c. water; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper; 1/2 small cauliflower, divided into flowerets; 2 small potatoes, diced; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley; grated Parmesan cheese

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. oil
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
about 6 c. water
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
1/2 small cauliflower, divided into flowerets
2 small potatoes, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a kettle, heat oil.
2

Add carrots, onion and celery and fry until just beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.
3

Pour in water and add bay leaf.
4

Season lightly.
5

Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
6

Add potatoes and cauliflower.
7

Cook for 20 minutes longer or until potatoes are almost tender.
8

Add the garlic and parsley and simmer 10 more minutes.
9

Remove bay leaf and taste for seasoning.
10

Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese just before eating.