Minestrone with lime
6 servings
20 minutes
Minestrone with lime is a sunny Italian soup that surprises with its brightness and freshness. This dish originates from the peasant cuisine of Italy, where the seasonality of ingredients and their natural taste are valued. In this version of traditional minestrone, the sweetness of pumpkin, the freshness of zucchini, and aromatic fennel combine, while lime adds a zesty tang that makes the flavor extraordinarily lively. The vegetables are sautéed in creamy butter, absorbing its tenderness, while chicken broth gives the soup richness. The lightness and harmony of the ingredients make this minestrone an ideal choice for those who love a balance of freshness and warming depth. Serving with lime zest and parsley completes the composition with bright notes. This soup is perfect as a light lunch or as part of an exquisite Mediterranean-style dinner.
1
Cut all vegetables into small cubes.
2
Sauté onion, pepper, carrot, ginger, and all celery in butter for three minutes. Add pumpkin and sauté for another two to three minutes, then add garlic, tomatoes, and juice of two limes; simmer for another three minutes. Add zucchini and fennel, simmer for another two minutes, then pour in broth and cook for another ten minutes. Before serving, garnish with lime zest and chopped parsley.
- Shallots: 4 heads
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Carrot: 200 g
- Ginger: 50 g
- Celery root: 100 g
- Celery stalk: 2 pieces
- Pumpkin: 300 g
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Lime: 2 pieces
- Zucchini: 200 g
- Fennel: 200 g
- Chicken broth: 2 l
- Lime: 2 pieces
- Parsley: 20 g
- Butter: 50 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste