SOUPS & MAINS
ITALIAN MINESTRONE SOUP
Ingredients
1 cup Italian parsley leaves
10 basil leaves
400g fresh ripe tomatoes
700g vegetable stock
1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped 60g tomato paste
2 cloves garlic
40g olive oil
450g seasonal vegetables, finely chopped
1 tbsp castor sugar
400g can borlotti beans, drained salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
1) Place parsley and basil into the bowl and chop for
Time: 5 seconds Speed: 8
Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2) Place onion, garlic and olive oil into the bowl and chop for
Time: 5 seconds Speed: 7
3) Sauté for
Time: 4 min. Temperature: 90°C Speed: 1
4) Add all remaining ingredients and cook for
Time: 15-18 min. Temperature: 100°C Speed: 1
Notes
Top with shaved Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with extra cracked black pepper.
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