SUMPTUOUS SOUPS

[ayeshasadique]

MINESTRONE



canned beans - 1 can (any beans of ur choice)
4 cups chicken stock
2 tomatoes, peeled and seeded , chopped
2 tbsp cabbage, shredded
1 carrot, scraped, sliced into long pieces
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1/4 cup string beans, cut in pieces
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
salt, pepper to taste
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tbsp celery, chopped
1 small zucchini, sliced thin
1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cooked rice/ cooked small size pasta
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
parsley, chopped


1. Bring stock to a boil . add the beans .
2. Puree the tomatoes in a blender.
Add to the beans, along with cabbage, carrots, potato, string beans , and parsley.
3. add salt to taste.Cook for 30 minutes/ till done.
4. Heat the 3 tablespoons oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and garlic on low heat until golden.
5. add the celery, zucchini, and chopped tomato and cook .
6. Add the bean mixture and simmer .

To serve hot, bring soup to a boil, add the rice / pasta and serve garnished with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.