2 tbsp olive oil, plus a littleextra to drizzle (optional)
2 onions, peeled andchopped
2 medium carrots,peeled and chopped
1 celery stick, trimmedand chopped
Sea salt and black pepper
Few thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
80g smoked back bacon,trimmed of fat andchopped
2 tbsp tomato puree
2 x 400g tins borlottibeans, rinsed and drained
150g cherry tomatoes,halved
600-800ml chickenstock or water
75g spaghetti, brokeninto small pieces
Large handful of basil,finely shredded
Parmesan, for grating(optional)
Method:
Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the onions, carrots, celery and some seasoning. Stir frequently over a medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until the vegetables are beginning to soften.
Add the thyme, bay leaf and bacon. Increase the heat slightly and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for another minute.
Tip in the borlotti beans and cherry tomatoes, then pour in the chicken stock or water to cover. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the spaghetti and cook for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
To serve, ladle into warm soup bowls and scatter over the shredded basil. If you wish, add a restrained drizzle of olive oil and grate a little Parmesan over each portion. Serve with chunks of rustic country bread.
Minestrone is rich in fiber, which helps the intestines stay healthy. “It promotes intestinal regularity and consequently the elimination of toxins and waste substances. Soluble fiber – present in artichokes, tomatoes, leeks, asparagus, onions and other vegetables – is prebiotic.
The secret ingredients for the minestrone soup broth are bacon, parmesan and Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of tomato paste which thickens the broth nicely as well has driving home the tomato flavour.
Common ingredients include beans, onions, celery, carrots, stock, and tomatoes. There is no set recipe for minestrone, since it is usually made out of whatever vegetables are in season. It can be vegetarian, contain meat, or contain a meat-based soup base (such as chicken stock).
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