Minestrone

Ingredients

• 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley (leaves only)
• 1 sprig fresh basil (leaves only; optional)
• 1 brown onion (cut into halves)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 50 g olive oil
• 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
• 2 tsp Vegetable stock paste
• 650 g water
• 50 g tomato paste
• 0.5 tsp salt (optional)
• 400 g mixed vegetables (e.g. potato, carrot, mushroom, celery; diced or cut into pieces)
• 400 g canned borlotti beans (rinsed and drained (approx. 250 g after draining))
• 100 g dried pasta (shells)

Steps

1. 1

   Place fresh flat-leaf parsley and fresh basil into the mixing bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 7. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Place brown onion and garlic cloves into the mixing bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 5.

3. 3

   Add olive oil and sauté 3 min/120°C/speed 1.

4. 4

   Add canned chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock paste, water, tomato paste, salt, and mixed vegetables.

5. 5

   Cook 15-20 min/100°C/reverse/speed soft or until vegetables are cooked.

6. 6

   Add drained borlotti beans and dried pasta shells.

7. 7

   Cook for the time indicated on the pasta package/100°C/reverse/speed soft or until pasta is al dente.

8. 8

   Stir in the reserved chopped parsley and basil. Serve hot.

Notes

For the mixed vegetables, a combination of potato, carrot, mushroom, and celery works well. Ensure they are diced into uniform pieces for even cooking. The cooking time for the pasta will vary depending on the brand and shape used.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• soup
• vegetarian
• Thermomix
• healthy
• dinner
• Italian