Minestrone is a thick Italian vegetable soup that is incredibly easy to make. Since it’s hearty and filling, minestrone is a healthy option for those days when you only have time to whip up a quick meal.
| Servings | 4 |
|---|---|
| Cooking Time | 20 minutes |
| Recipe by | Chef John See |
Ingredients
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 30g white onion, diced
- 30g carrot, diced
- 30g celery, diced
- 30g tomato, seeded and diced
- 50g cooked Heavenly Rice
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- Salt, pepper and sugar to taste
Garnishes
- 1 stalk celery leaves
Method
- In a medium pot, heat the oil. Fry the garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add the carrot and celery, and fry for another 3 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Garnish with celery leaves.