Minestrone

Name: Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 to 2 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 c. celery, chopped; 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 large cans peeled tomatoes or 4 c. fresh tomatoes, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp. oregano; 2 tsp. basil; pinch of fennel seed; 3 carrots; 3 zucchini; 1 bunch broccoli; mushrooms; 2 potatoes; 1 large can kidney beans; 1 to 2 handfuls pasta (shells, etc.)

16 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 large cans peeled tomatoes or 4 c. fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. basil
pinch of fennel seed
3 carrots
3 zucchini
1 bunch broccoli
mushrooms
2 potatoes
1 large can kidney beans
1 to 2 handfuls pasta (shells, etc.)

Directions

1

Saute onion, garlic and celery in oil until soft.
2

Crush garlic.
3

Add tomatoes and herbs.
4

Simmer the soup gently while you prepare vegetables, beans or grains you decide to use.
5

Thirty (30) minutes before serving soup, add beans, noodles or grains and vegetables.
6

After combining all the ingredients, bring to a boil. Simmer briefly and correct the seasonings to your liking.
7

If you like, top each bowl of soup with fresh grated Parmesan cheese. Great with fresh cornbread or French bread.
8

This soup is even better the next day!