Minestrone with Parmesan

4 servings

60 minutes

Minestrone with parmesan is a soulful Italian soup that warms and delights with the aroma of fresh vegetables. The origins of this dish trace back to ancient Rome, where it served as a nourishing meal for peasants. The secret of minestrone lies in its versatility: each region of Italy adds its special ingredients. In this version, the soup is rich in the flavors of sweet peppers, zucchini, celery, and tender potatoes, while smoked bacon adds depth to the taste. Tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and spices create a rich base, and meat broth gives it a velvety texture. Delicate rice and green peas complete the composition. The final touch is grated parmesan that melts in and adds a pleasant creaminess to the soup. Minestrone is not just food; it's a warm embrace of Italy in every spoonful!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 487.8
• Proteins: 18.2g
• Fats: 32.8g
• Carbohydrates: 34.3g

Ingredients

• Grated Parmesan cheese: 4 tbsp
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Frozen green peas: 200 g
• Celery root: 0.3 pc
• Rice: 3 tbsp
• Celery stalk: 1 pc
• Meat broth: 1.5 l
• Sweet pepper: 0.5 pc
• Smoked brisket: 100 g
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Onion: 0.5 head
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Zucchini: 1 pc
• Potato: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water, peel them, and chop finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces

2. Peel the celery root and cut it into cubes. Cut the celery stalk into pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Celery root: 0.3 piece
   • Celery stalk: 1 piece

3. Dice the bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, potato, and onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 0.5 piece
   • Zucchini: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Potato: 1 piece
   • Onion: 0.5 head

4. Chop the garlic and grind it in a mortar with salt and a little black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove

5. Pour and heat vegetable oil in a pot and fry pieces of smoked bacon for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Smoked brisket: 100 g

6. Add garlic and immediately add the vegetables (except for peas).

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Celery root: 0.3 piece
   • Celery stalk: 1 piece
   • Sweet pepper: 0.5 piece
   • Zucchini: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Potato: 1 piece
   • Onion: 0.5 head

7. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, then pour the broth into the pot and cover with a lid.

   Required ingredients:

   • Meat broth: 1.5 l

8. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for 15 minutes.

9. Pour rice into the pot, stir, and cook for 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice: 3 tablespoons

10. Add green peas and cook for another 10 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Frozen green peas: 200 g

11. Pour the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated parmesan.

    Required ingredients:

    • Grated Parmesan cheese: 4 tablespoons