Italian 35 min Easy

Minestrone

A hearty Italian vegetable soup with beans and pasta.

Origin & Story

Minestrone is Italy's classic 'big soup', a thrifty, ever-changing pot of seasonal vegetables, beans and a little pasta that has fed families for centuries.

Main Spices & Their Role

Bay leaf

Adds background aroma to the broth.

Black pepper

Seasons the soup.

Dried oregano

A herby lift.

Ingredients

1 onion, carrot & celery, diced
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 can beans
Handful small pasta
2 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper

Method

01
Saute onion, carrot, celery and garlic in olive oil.
02
Add tomatoes, bay leaf and enough water to make a broth.
03
Simmer 15 minutes, then add the beans.
04
Cook the pasta directly in the soup until tender.
05
Season and serve with olive oil.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

This dish is already vegetarian.

Vegan

Already vegan — use vegetable stock and finish with olive oil rather than cheese.