Minestrone soup is a healthy and hearty Italian soup that typically contains a variety of vegetables and beans, making it healthy and filling. In addition to being a good source of vitamins and minerals, minestrone soup is also high in fiber and low in fat. As a result, it is an excellent choice for those looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
Heat olive oil and butter in a stockpot until the butter starts to foam, then add onion and garlic and cook gently until onion is soft.
Add spice, carrot, celery and pork rind and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add borlotti beans, parmesan, bay, passata, parmesan rind and stock.
Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours.
Add zucchini, beans and cabbage simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove cheese and pork rind, season.
To serve
Serve with prepared pesto tortellini, freshly grated parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
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23 Jul 2022Jen
So delicious! I made this with the Venetian Gondola Spice Blend as well as the Bolognaise blend. As a vegan I omitted the pork rind and parmesan but can add nutritional yeast if I feel it’s needed. On a meat free day, give it a whirl. You’ll never look back!
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So delicious! I made this with the Venetian Gondola Spice Blend as well as the Bolognaise blend. As a vegan I omitted the pork rind and parmesan but can add nutritional yeast if I feel it’s needed. On a meat free day, give it a whirl. You’ll never look back!