A hearty and vibrant minestrone soup packed with seasonal vegetables, beans, and small pasta, simmered to perfection with fragrant rosemary and finished with Parmesan. This traditional Italian recipe brings comforting flavors to your table.
Ingredients extracted via AI
2 carrot1 celery1 red onion0.5 pumpkin2 potato1 broccoli800 g diced tomatoes400 g bean mixlentilsparsleyrosemaryextra virgin olive oilsaltblack peppersmall pastaParmesan rind
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Chop two carrots, a celery stalk, one red onion, half a small pumpkin, and two small potatoes into uniform pieces. Cut the broccoli into small florets if possible. Dice the Parmesan rind into small cubes and set aside.
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add enough extra virgin olive oil to coat the bottom.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery along with a sprig of rosemary. Sauté until the rosemary releases its aroma and the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. Add a splash of water to prevent sticking and cover the pot with a lid.
After 10 minutes, stir in the diced pumpkin and potatoes. Mix well and add a little more olive oil.
Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables and cook over medium-high heat for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the pumpkin and potatoes are tender.
Add a can of diced tomatoes (about 800 g) and stir to combine. Add more water to cover all ingredients. Toss in another sprig of rosemary and the broccoli florets. Stir and add more water if necessary.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors and prevent burning.
Add a can of beans (about 400 g) and a can of lentils. Stir in some chopped parsley. Add more water if needed, then simmer on medium-high heat with the lid on for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Check the water level to ensure the ingredients aren’t sticking to the bottom, adding more if necessary. Scrape the bottom of the pot gently and stir.
Shortly before serving, add plenty of water to give the pasta room to cook, and bring the soup to a boil.