The Aussie Gourmet: Minestrone Soup

The Jewish Home | AUGUST 18, 2022 In The K tchen Minestrone Soup

By Naomi Nachman

I love soup all the time, even during the summer months. This traditional soup is full of vegetables and protein from the beans. One large serving for me for dinner is enough to keep me full until the morning.

Ingredients

◦ 4 TBS extra virgin olive oil ◦ ¾ cup chopped onion ◦ ¼ cup chopped celery ◦ ½ cup chopped carrots ◦ 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans ◦ ½ cup shredded cabbage ◦ 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes ◦ 1 TBS tomato paste ◦ 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes ◦ 1 quart vegetable broth ◦ 2 cloves garlic, minced ◦ 2 TBS dried parsley ◦ 1 teaspoon salt ◦ ½ cup elbow macaroni (raw) ◦ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; sauté for a few minutes.

Add beans, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato paste, potatoes, broth, garlic, parsley, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for approximately 1 hour until vegetables are barely tender.

Add pasta, and simmer for 30 minutes more. Season according to taste, and serve hot with grated cheese and crusty bread.

Naomi Nachman, the owner of The Aussie Gourmet, caters weekly and Shabbat/ Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities, with a specialty in Pesach catering. Naomi is a contributing editor to this paper and also produces and hosts her own weekly radio show on the Nachum Segal Network stream called “A Table for Two with Naomi Nachman.” Naomi gives cooking presentations for organizations and private groups throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. In addition, Naomi has been a guest host on the QVC TV network and has been featured in cookbooks, magazines as well as other media covering topics related to cuisine preparation and personal chefs. To obtain additional recipes, join The Aussie Gourmet on Facebook or visit Naomi’s blog. Naomi can be reached through her website, www.theaussiegourmet.com or at (516) 295-9669.