Fat Grannys Minestrone Soup Recipes

GREAT-AUNT LILLIAN'S MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.
• 2. Saute onion, celery, garlic, green beans, and zucchini in the oil for 5 minutes or until onions begin to turn translucent.
• 3. Add vegetable broth to pot, plus drained tomatoes, beans, carrot, hot water, and spices.
• 4. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
• 5. Add spinach leaves and pasta and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until desired consistency.
• 6. I like to serve with homemade croutons and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese sprinkled on top.

CLASSIC MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan or casserole pot over a low-medium heat and gently fry the onion, celery, carrot, courgette and pancetta for 10 mins. Add the garlic and oregano, and cook for 1 min. Tip in the beans, chopped tomatoes, purée, stock and bay leaf. Season to taste. Bring to the simmer and cook for 30 mins.
• Add the pasta and greens, and cook for a further 10 mins. Ladle into bowls and scatter with the basil and some parmesan.