Minestrone alla Genovese - Soup
Preparation Type:
Soup
Effort:
Medium
Preparation Time:
Medium
Description:
Vegetable soup.
This Italian vegetable soup is traditionally served as a “primo piatto” in Liguria.
The ingredients of the soup can be varied according to taste and seasonal availability of the products.
Main ingredients:
Ingredients for 6 people:
3 potatoes
2 aubergines
2 zucchini
2 onions
2 carrots
2 leeks
2 tomatoes
300g green beans
200g red beans
200g peas
300g rice
savoy cabbage
spinach
herbs
basil
garlic
pesto
olive oil
grated parmesan cheese
salt
Preparation:
Wash and chop the vegetables. Bring water with some salt to the boil, add vegetables and
some olive oil, boil for a good 45 minutes. Then add the rice and stir. Add two or three spoonfuls of pesto.
Serve hot or cold with grated parmesan cheese.
