Minestrone Soup

 

Minestrone Soup

Makes 6 Servings

• Yellow onion 1 medium, chopped
•         Celery  1/2 cup, chopped
• Bell pepper(red) 1/2 cup, chopped
• Zucchini/yellow squash 1 cup, diced
• Carrots 1 cup, chopped
• Garlic 2 tablespoons
• Mixed Italian herbs 1.5 teaspoons
•         Dried rosemary   1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil 2 tablespoons
• Roma tomatoes. 4 large, chopped
•         Spinach / arugula   2 cups, chopped
•         Crushed tomatoes  1- 15 oz / 425 grams can
•         Cooked Cannelloni or red kidney beans    1 cup 
•         Water or vegetable stock   5 cups
•         Small size pasta   1 cup/ 8oz/225 gms
•         Salt    2 teaspoons or to taste
•         Sugar(optional)    1/2 teaspoon
•         Grated parmesan cheese   1/2 cup

*Vegetables: You can use any vegetables of your choice.

Step by step  video instructions can be found on Culinary Delights Youtube Channel.

Eletric Pressure Cooker Method:

1.Start the sauté mode and add oil. Add the mixed Italian herbs.Add the onions, carrots and 

celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic. Add the bell pepper and 

zucchini. Turn off sauté mode.Add the tomatoes. Add crushed tomatoes. Add water or 

vegetable stock. Add rosemary and cooked beans.Add salt, sugar(optional),black pepper and dry pasta.Mix well.Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Release excess pressure immediately. Add chopped spinach/ arugula. 

2.Minestrone soup is ready to serve! Top with grated parmesan cheese. The soup pairs well with garlic bread or grilled sandwich. 

Stovetop Method:

1.Heat a large pot or pressure cooker on medium heat and add oil. Add the mixed Italian herbs.Add the onions, carrots and celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic. Add the bell pepper and zucchini. Add the tomatoes. Add the crushed tomatoes. Add water or vegetable stock. Add rosemary and cooked beans.Add salt, sugar(optional),black pepper and dry pasta.Mix well.

2.If cooking in pressure cooker ,cook on high heat for 1 whistle. Let pressure release naturally. If making the soup in a sauce pan, bring the soup to a boil  on medium-high heat and cook for 10-15 minutes until pasta is cooked.

3.Add chopped spinach/ arugula and mix well. 2.Minestrone soup is ready to serve! Top with grated parmesan cheese. The soup pairs well with garlic bread or grilled sandwich.