Zutaten für Grandma's Minestrone
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Minced Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Basil
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1/2 medium eggplant, chopped
- 6 cups water
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes or 4 cups fresh, chopped tomatoes
- Kidney Beans
- Garbanzo Beans
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini, elbow macaroni, or other small shape)
- Chopped Tomatoes
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Zubereitung von Grandma's Minestrone
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add chopped celery, carrots, oregano, basil, and salt. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender.
- Stir in bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, water, and canned (or fresh) tomatoes.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add cannellini beans and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt and pepper if desired.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
30 g
Sugar
26g
Fat
2g
Carbs
11g
