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minestrone leves

Healthy minestrone soup

For lovers of Mediterranean flavors
Author: Földi Rita
Total time:1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Type: vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 83kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 smaller leek (red onion is also good)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium size carrot
  • 1 medium size parsley root
  • 1 smaller zucchini (if it's in season)
  • half a small head of cabbage (cabbage and kale are also good)
  • 1 handful green peas (frozen is fine)
  • 1 handful white beans (frozen or canned is fine) - it is worth pre-cooking if not canned
  • 1 handful green beans (frozen)
  • 1 smaller head broccoli (frozen is fine)
  • 2 tomatoes (if it's in season)
  • dried, crumbled oregano (fresh is even better)
  • dried, crumbled basil (fresh is even better)
  • In addition to these, you can also add thyme, celery, celeriac, Brussels sprouts, etc.
  • water

Other seasonings

  • 4-5 tablespoons homemade tomato sauce (recipe link in the text)
  • 60 g durum wheat spaghetti pasta

Topping:

  • grated Parmesan cheese or some smoked cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare the vegetables depending on what you are using them for. Cut the zucchini, carrots, celery, and parsley root into julienne strips (matchstick-sized pieces) or cubes, if you prefer.
  • Wash the broccoli and cut it into florets. Thinly slice the cabbage. Cut the leek into rings.
  • Wash the tomatoes, remove the stems, and cut an X into the bottom. Dip them into boiling water for a few seconds. Then immediately place them in ice-cold water. You can then easily peel off the skin. Dice the peeled tomatoes.
  • Sauté the sliced leeks in olive oil for a short time, then add the crushed garlic. Stir and simmer for a while.
  • Add the carrots, parsley root, or celery (depending on what you are using). Sauté for a few minutes, then season with salt. Continue sautéing for 5-6 minutes, then pour in the water. Season with salt and add dried or fresh basil and oregano.
  • You can add the other vegetables too. And 4-5 tablespoons of tomato sauce.
  • After boiling, add spaghetti pasta broken into 2-3 cm pieces.
    Cook everything together and when ready, serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Tip: also delicious with smoked cheese

Calories and macros

1 serving (without cheese)
Energy: 83 calories
Protein: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
Fat: 2 grams