Minestrone Soup - Vegetarian Food
Title: Minestrone Soup
Cook Time: 1 hour
Level: Easy
Serving: 4
Minestrone (means “serving dish”) is a specialty of Italian cuisine like a soup made with vegetables of the season, often you add some pasta or rice.The next recipe is an delicious and healthy low-fat and vegetarian soup.
Ingredients:
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 can tomato puree
- 2 quarts vegetable broth
- 5 sliced carrots
- 4 celery stalks sliced
- 1 small can kidney beans drained
- 1 package small tortellini
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbl oregano
- 1 tbl basil
- 2 tsp olive oil
Directions:
In a large saucepan, cook onion, parsley and garlic in olive oil.
Add celery, carrots, broth and tomato puree along with herbs; simmer approximately 30 minutes.
When vegetable are just about tender, add tortellini and kidney bean, until cooked.
Top with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately.
Personal suggestion: This soup is very easy and quick, it is perfect for a winter lunch and it is also great for pot lucks or parties. Serve with rice or garlic bread.
