A Recipe for Making Hearty Minestrone at Home

Here, we will learn a good and easy recipe to make at home: 

Ingredients:   

4 cups water (1 litre) 

1 medium onion, finely chopped 

2 sticks of celery, sliced 

2 large carrots, diced 

2 cups shredded cabbage 

1 cup chopped green beans 

2 cloves garlic, crushed or to taste 

1 tablespoon any stock powder or three stock cubes 

3 tablespoons tomato paste 

425 g can crushed tomatoes 

1/2 cup shortgrain rice 

6 sprigs chopped parsley 

300 g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 

2, 300 g cans three or four bean mix, red kidney or soya beans drained and rinsed  

  Serves 8   Method:   

Pour water into a large saucepan. 

Add onion, celery, carrots and cabbage. 

Bring to the boil. Stir in the rice. 

Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables and rice are tender – approximately 10-12 minutes. 

Stir occasionally and add extra water if necessary. 

Lastly stir in the parsley, chickpeas and beans. Simmer further until heated through.

  Tips:   

Serve with crusty bread or pita bread for “dunking”. 

Top with freshly grated tasty cheese for extra calcium. 

For a flavour boost, add a dash of sweet chilli or Worcestershire sauce.     

Nutrition information per serve:   

Energy 750 kJ 

Protein 10 g 

Fat 1 g 

Carbohydrate 32g