29/03/2026
Here’s a classic Italian vegetable soup recipe (Minestrone style) that’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make at home:
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🍲 Italian Vegetable Soup (Minestrone)
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (400g) cannellini beans (or kidney beans), drained
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or macaroni)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
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Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in zucchini and green beans, cooking for another 3 minutes.
4. Add diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, vegetable broth, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 8–10 minutes).
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan if desired.
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✅ Tips
- If you can’t find cannellini beans in Lagos, kidney beans or black-eyed peas work well.
- For extra depth, add a Parmesan rind while simmering (remove before serving).
- Minestrone is very flexible—feel free to add seasonal vegetables like cabbage, spinach, or pumpkin.