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sardinian minestrone soup served in a bowl

Sardinian Minestrone

A lovely Sardinian Minestrone soup with garden vegetables, beans and herbs. Inspired by one of the world's blue zones.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 349
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 litres vegetable stock (4 cups)
  • 1 fennel bulb (chopped)
  • 250 g carrots (2 medium, peeled and chopped)
  • 240 g chickpeas (cooked, 1 can)
  • 240 g cannellini beans (cooked, 1 can)
  • 2 sticks celery (chopped)
  • 150 g orzo pasta
  • 500 g potatoes (3 medium, peeled and cut into cubes)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 20 g fresh parsley (1 bunch)
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 150 g green cabbage (1/2 a small head)
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes (1 can)
  • 1 tbsp oil

Method
 

  1. First of all chop and prepare your vegetables
  2. Then grab a big pot (make sure its big) and add the oil and the onions and bring to a medium/high heat on the hob. Cook until the onions start to brown slightly.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute on
  4. Add the celery, carrots, fennel, bay leaves and mixed herbs. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, giving everything a stir every minute or so.
  5. Add the vegetable stock and chopped tomatoes. Drain and add the beans. Turn up to bring to a boil and grate in the cabbage.
  6. Once the pot starts to bubble, turn down to a gentle simmer and cook for around 25 minutes stirring regularly.
  7. Add the orzo pasta and chopped parsley and cook for another 10-12 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls. Add a little more parsley to garnish, and add salt and pepper according to your own tastes.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 13gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1582mgPotassium: 1075mgFiber: 12gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 8183IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 5mg
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