Traditional Minestrone

Name: Traditional Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion chopped; 3 1/2 ounces pancetta chopped; 2 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1 teaspoon rosemary finely chopped; 2 potatoes peeled, chopped; 2 stalks celery sliced; 1 carrot chopped; 8 cups vegetable stock or water; 13 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes; 5 ounces orzo pasta; 13 1/2 ounces borlotti beans drained, rinsed; 3 1/2 ounces green beans chopped; shaved Parmesan; crusty bread; fresh parsley leaves

16 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion chopped
3 1/2 ounces pancetta chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 teaspoon rosemary finely chopped
2 potatoes peeled, chopped
2 stalks celery sliced
1 carrot chopped
8 cups vegetable stock or water
13 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
5 ounces orzo pasta
13 1/2 ounces borlotti beans drained, rinsed
3 1/2 ounces green beans chopped
shaved Parmesan
crusty bread
fresh parsley leaves

Directions

1

In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, pancetta, garlic and rosemary for 8-10 mins, until softened. Add potatoes, celery and carrot. Saute for 2-3 mins. Add stock and tomatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 mins, or until vegetables are almost tender.
2

Add orzo and beans. Simmer for 10-15 mins. Season. Top with shaved Parmesan and parsley. Serve with crusty bread on the side.