Wednesday, February 4, 2009


Jen's Minestrone Soup

My friend Jen is an amazing cook. I've never eaten anything she made that wasn't perfect. She had me over for lunch a few years ago, and served this soup. Of course I asked for the recipe. This recipe makes a large pot, the leftovers are even better than the first serving!

Ingredients:
3 med. leeks, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3T olive oil
8 c vegetable stock
15 1/2 oz can kidney beans
1/2 t. dried basil
1/2 t. dried oregano
1/2 t. dried rosemary (optional, I omit)
salt and pepper to taste
2 c. potatoes, diced
1 c. carrots, sliced
1/2 c. celery, diced
1 1/2 c. yellow squash, diced
2 c. green beans
1/4 c tomato paste
1/2 c. uncooked macaroni
garnish with grated Parmesan

In a large stock pot, cook leeks and garlic in o oil for 2-5 minutes. Add vegetable stock and beans (with liquid), spices, and vegetables. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and macaroni. Simmer an additional 15 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan.

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