Minestrone Soup

Ingredienser

I2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 medium carrots, chopped

2 celery ribs, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

3 garlic cloves, grated

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 1/2 cups white beans or kidney beans, cooked, drained, and rinsed

1 cup chopped green beans

4 cups vegetable broth

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

3/4 cup small pasta, elbows, shells, orecchiette

½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Pinches of red pepper flakes

Grated Parmesan cheese, optional, for serving

Fremgangsmåte

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, salt, and several grinds of black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.

• Add the garlic, tomatoes, beans, green beans, broth, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

• Stir in the pasta and cook, uncovered, for 10 more minutes, until the pasta is cooked through.

• Season to taste and serve with parsley, red pepper flakes, and parmesan, if desired.