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8-Minute Minestrone Soup

Prep Time : 20 Minutes

Cooking Time : 25 minutes

Serves : 2

DID YOU KNOW

Italy offers two kinds of soups – the ‘zuppa’, which is a simple concoction and the ‘minestra’, which is a richer, heartier preparation. It is the ‘minestra’ that gave rise to the name ‘minestrone’ — one of Italy’s most popular culinary offerings. Minestrone is said to have originated hundreds of years ago and is essentially a thick vegetable soup, traditionally mixed with beans and/or pasta. Try our simple recipe for this Italian classic. We guarantee that you will go back for seconds.

PREP TIME
20 Minutes

COOKING TIME
25 minutes

SERVES
2

Ingredients

1, Sorrentina’s All-Purpose Tomato Sauce
1 Carrot, Cubed
1 Green Zucchini, Cubed
1 Potato, Cubed
1 Onion, Chopped
2 tbsps, Olive Oil
Fresh Basil
Salt and Pepper for seasoning

Preparation

FOR THE CRUST

Cut all the vegetables into 1mm cubes

NOTE: Try to cut the vegetables in similar sizes, as they need to be even for cooking

In a deep pan, add in a tablespoon of olive oil
Start sautéeing the carrots, followed by celery, onions, zucchini and potatoes
Add some water, such that the vegetables are fully submerged
Let this cook for 7-8 minutes
Add in 5 tbsps of Sorrentina’s All-Purpose Tomato Sauce, followed by fresh basil
Let it simmer
Serve hot

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