Għanafest 20 - Cooking Session 2 - Minestra

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and fresher.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped vegetables and stir to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped parsley just before serving.

Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens