Minestrone Soup

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1

   Peel the onion and slice thinly into rings.

2. 2

   Peel and finely mince the garlic.

3. 3

   Peel the potatoes, rinse, and cut into chunks.

4. 4

   Peel the carrots and slice thinly.

5. 5

   Rinse the celery and slice thinly.

6. 6

   Rinse the zucchini and slice thinly.

7. 7

   Finely chop the parsley.

8. 8

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

9. 9

   Sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until the onion becomes soft.

10. 10

    Add the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

11. 11

    Add the carrots, celery, and zucchini. Sauté for 5 more minutes.

12. 12

    Pour in the beef broth and add the tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.

13. 13

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.

14. 14

    If the soup becomes too thick, add additional broth as needed.

15. 15

    Stir in the parsley and kidney beans, and simmer for 10 more minutes.

16. 16

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

17. 17

    Serve hot with crusty bread.