Classic Minestrone Soup

Method

1. 1
   • olive oil 3 tbsp
   • onion 1
   • carrot 2
   • celery stalk 2

   Soften the aromatics — Heat the olive oil in a large pot and gently soften the onion, carrot, and celery for 10 minutes until fragrant.

   ⏱10 min
2. 2
   • garlic 3
   • zucchini 1
   • tomato paste 2 tbsp

   Add zucchini and tomato paste — Stir in the garlic, zucchini, and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.

   ⏱2 min
3. 3
   • canned tomatoes 400 g
   • vegetable stock 1½ l
   • dried oregano 1 tsp

   Simmer the broth — Pour in the canned tomatoes and vegetable stock, add the oregano, and season. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

   ⏱20 min
4. 4
   • cannellini beans 400 g
   • macaroni 150 g
   • green beans 100 g

   Cook the pasta and beans — Add the cannellini beans, macaroni, and green beans and cook for 9 minutes until the pasta is tender.

   ⏱9 min
5. 5
   • Parmesan 60 g
   • fresh basil 3 tbsp

   Finish with basil — Stir through the fresh basil, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Serve topped with grated Parmesan.