How to Make MINESTRONE SOUP Like an Italian

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Minestrone soup is one of the traditional dishes of Italy, with a history rooted in Cucina Povera—the humble, ingenious way of cooking that makes the most of simple, affordable ingredients. It’s the ultimate comfort food, packed with veggies, beans, and pasta, and it’s so versatile that no two minestrone recipes need to be the same. Traditionally, it was made to use up leftover vegetables, and even now, it’s a great way to clear out the fridge. Depending on where you are in Italy, the ingredients can change. In Northern Italy, the recipe often includes vegetables like potatoes, borlotti beans, and celery, often paired with cabbage or kale. While in Southern Italy, you’ll see zucchini, spinach, and even green beans added. 💯 Follow this link to read and print the written recipe: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/italian-minestrone-soup/ #minestrone #soup #vincenzosplate ========================================= INGREDIENTS: 2 carrots diced 1 celery stalk diced 1 red onion diced ½ pumpkin sliced 2 potatoes diced 1 broccoli sliced 2 cans 800g/28oz diced tomatoes 400 g /14oz mixed beans 1 small can of lentils Fresh bunch of parsley chopped 2 sprigs rosemary Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and Pepper Ditalini pasta Parmigiano rind diced METHOD: 1. Place a large pot over medium heat and pour in a generous amount of EVOO. 2. Add the chopped celery, onion, and carrots to the pot. Remove the leaves from a sprig of rosemary using your hands and add them to the pot. Stir to combine. 3. Add a splash of water to prevent the soffrito from burning. Cover with a lid and allow it to cook for 10 minutes. 4. After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir. Add the pumpkin and potatoes, then mix to combine. Drizzle in a little more EVOO and continue stirring. Add enough water to cover all the ingredients. 5. Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for 10–15 minutes. 6. Remove the lid and stir. Add the diced tomatoes and mix well. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients again. Turn the heat to medium-high. Add the Parmigiano rind, another sprig of rosemary, and the broccoli. Stir to combine. 7. Add more water if needed to ensure all ingredients are submerged. Season generously with salt and pepper, then stir. Cover with the lid and cook for 10 minutes. 8. After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir. Add the mixed beans, lentils, and a small handful of chopped parsley. Add a splash of water if needed and stir again. 9. Cover the pot and cook on medium-high heat for 20 minutes, stirring 2–3 times during this period. Remove the rosemary sprig before continuing. Keep reading the recipe via: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/italian-minestrone-soup/ ========================================== Introducing My Debut Cookbook: Authentic Italian Order your copy from anywhere in the world and bring Italy into your home. Find your local stockist: 👉 https://www.vincenzosplate.com/authentic-italian-cookbook/ ========================================== 👨‍🍳🧑‍🍳Join Vincenzo's Plate Italian Cooking Academy and Became an Italian Food Ambassador: https://academy.vincenzosplate.com/cooking-academy 📺SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (IT’S FREEEEEE ;-) http://bit.ly/SubscribeToMyYOUTUBEchannel Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsSowAamCLJv-xeF9geXoA/join 🕴Here is the link to Buy my Merch (and the No Pineapple on Pizza T-shirt): https://www.vincenzosplatestore.com/ 📖Share it with your FOODIE friends on FACEBOOK 🍝Check out my website to get more recipes http://vincenzosplate.com/ 🌍Join my Small Group Private Italian Tour and discover the secret gems of Italy with me. Check out the itinerary and make sure you book asap (Only 10 spots available) https://www.vincenzosplate.com/italian-tour/ 📖LIKE Vincenzo’s Plate ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/vincenzosplate/ 📷FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @vincenzosplate https://www.instagram.com/vincenzosplate/ 💯 To purchase my t-shirts and more follow this link: https://www.vincenzosplatestore.com/ ✔LIKE, SHARE and COMMENT on my videos please. It really means a lot to me. ========================================================= ⏱️⏱️TIMECODES⏱️⏱️ 0:00 Introduction to Italian Minestrone Soup 0:14 Ingredients of Italian Minestrone Soup 1:53 Preparing the Soffrito 3:43 Adding Pumpkin, Potatoes, and Water 5:24 Mixing in Diced Tomatoes and Broccoli with Parmigiano Rind 8:36 Adding Mixed Beans, Lentils, and Parsley 12:11 Cooking the Pasta in the Broth 16:09 How to Serve Italian Minestrone Soup 16:26 Time to Eat Minestrone Soup, E ora si Mangia ======================================================= 🎬 #VincenzosPlate is a YouTube channel with a focus on cooking, determined to teach the world, one video recipe at a time that you don’t need to be a professional chef to impress friends, family and yourself with mouth-watering #ItalianFoodRecipes right out of your very own kitchen whilst having a laugh (and a glass of vino!).