Minestrone

16 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. smoked ham
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 onion
  • 2 potatoes
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 leek
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 qt. water
  • 2 bouillon cubes
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato puree
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 c. small pasta
  • 1/3 c. long grain rice
  • 1 can whole tomatoes
  • 1 pkg. frozen peas, thawed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Dice ham in small pieces.
  2. 2
    Rinse vegetables.
  3. 3
    Peel carrots, onion and potatoes.
  4. 4
    Slice all vegetables or cut into julienne sticks.
  5. 5
    Saute ham and vegetables in oil for a few minutes. Transfer to a large pot.
  6. 6
    Add water, bouillon cubes, tomato puree, garlic, pasta and rice.
  7. 7
    Cook covered on medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add chopped tomatoes and thawed peas to soup.
  9. 9
    Heat. Season with salt and pepper.

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