Recipe-Mamma’s Minestrone
Mamma’s Minestrone
A soul-warming minestrone filled with fresh vegetables, wholesome flavours and an inviting aroma that fills the home with comfort!
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 potato, diced
• 1 cup green beans, cut
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup spinach or Swiss chard, chopped
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup cannellini beans (soaked overnight or 1 can, drained)
• 6 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
• Salt & pepper
• Fresh basil & parsley, chopped
• Optional: 1/2 cup short pasta (e.g. small shells, elbow macaroni, or orecchiette)
• Grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Method
1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
2. Add the vegetables and tomatoes, cooking for 5 minutes.
3. Add beans and broth and simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender.
4. Optional: Add pasta in the last 10 minutes and let it cook directly in the soup for a more flavourful result.
5. Season with salt, pepper and garnish with fresh herbs and cheese
Serve drizzled with olive oil and crusty bread—a meal perfect for gathering the family together!