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Minestrone Soup

Cultural Context

Minestrone soup is a traditional Italian dish that varies by region and season, often made with whatever vegetables are available. It reflects the Italian philosophy of using fresh, local ingredients. This hearty soup is popular in many households and is often served as a main course, especially during colder months.

ItalianUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
Brussels sprouts
leftover broccoli
courgettes
zucchini
carrots
basil
cauliflower
kale
butter beans
red kidney beans
cannellini beans
tin of chopped tomatoes
tomato purée
vegetable stock
sea salt flakes
black pepper
onion
garlic
1 kilo pork belly joint
bay leaf
garlic salt
vegetable seasoning
paprika

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: rice

Whole grain pasta is more nutritious, while rice is often cheaper.

1

Check the fridge for vegetables to use in the soup.

2

Gather Brussels sprouts, leftover broccoli, courgettes, zucchini, carrots, basil, cauliflower, and chopped kale.

3

Drain and wash the butter beans, red kidney beans, and cannellini beans.

4

Heat a pot on the stove.

5

Dissolve vegetable stock in boiling water.

6

Prepare sea salt flakes and black pepper for seasoning.

7

Chop the onion and garlic, then add them to the pot.

8

Add the carrots, Brussels sprouts, and courgettes to the pot.

9

Add the cauliflower to the pot.

10

Add the tin of chopped tomatoes to the pot.

11

Add the dissolved vegetable stock to the pot.

12

Add more hot water with vegetable stock if needed.

13

Add tomato purée to the pot.

14

Season with black pepper and let it boil.

15

Check the vegetables until they are soft and tender, then add the kale and beans.

16

Add more liquid if necessary, but don't add all the beans at once.

17

Cover the pot and boil for 10 minutes until done.

18

Prepare the pork crackling by washing the 1 kilo pork belly joint.

19

Season the pork belly with salt, black peppercorns, and bay leaf.

20

Boil the pork belly for 1 hour with the lid on.

21

After boiling, drain the pork and let it rest for 10 minutes.

22

Season the pork with garlic salt, vegetable seasoning, and paprika.

23

Place the pork belly under the fan grill for 1 hour without oil.

24

Check the pork crackling for crunchiness after grilling.

25

Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

simmeredboiled

Equipment Needed

potfan grill

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Minestrone

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