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Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

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Classic and hearty Italian-style minestrone soup, packed with vegetables and flavor.
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Details
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup or Stew
Servings 4 adults
Calories 284
Cuisine Italian
Taste Savory
Occasion Family dinner
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Cooking Method Boiled, Simmered
Cost $
Diet Diabetic, Lactose-free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Mediterranean
Intolerance Gluten, Grain, Soy, Sulfite, Wheat
Health Tag Vegetables

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Measuring cup
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Stove

Ingredients
 
 

  • 10 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 small potato
  • 2 medium-sized carrots
  • 2 sticks celery
  • 4 lean rashers cut into strips
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 large onion
  • 700 ml water bring to boil
  • 1 low-salt vegetable stock cube dissolved in 700 ml boiling water
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes with no added salt
  • 150 g pasta any shape
  • pinch black pepper
  • 200 g frozen peas defrosted

Instructions
 

  • Gently heat the oil in a large saucepan.
  • Finely chop the potato, carrots, celery, rashers, garlic and onion then add them to the pan.
  • Stir regularly to stop them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook on a low heat for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
  • Add the stock and the tin of tomatoes.
  • Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • While simmering, add the pasta and black pepper.
  • Cook for another 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the peas and keep simmering until they are hot.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 232mgPotassium: 786mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5686IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.
Image source:
Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.
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