ALICE WATERS' SPRING MINESTRONE SOUP
Steps:
- In a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat: 2 T olive oil Add: 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 fennel bulb, sliced into thin, bite-sized pieces. Cook for 15 minutes, or until tender. Add: 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 5 thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoons salt Cook for 5 minutes longer. Add, and bring to a boil: 3 cups water (or 2 c vegetable bouillon and 1 c water) When boiling, add: 2 small leeks, sliced very thin and washed well Simmer for 10 minutes. Taste for salt and adjust as necessary, then add 3 cups of cooked beans---cannellini, Great Northern, or navy-- along with: 1 cup shelled peas (from 1 pound in the pod) 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and sliced on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces Cook for 5 minutes. If the soup is too thick, add more water. Remove the bay leaf. Serve in bowls with 1 tablespoon or more grated Parmesan cheese
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Asif ali dahar
[email protected]This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.
Wahab Qureshi
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great! My family loved it. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Abin Yonzon
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy soup to make. I used frozen vegetables and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again!
Naiga Halimah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more garlic. I love garlic!
Naveed Sial
[email protected]This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better. I also think it would have been better with some crusty bread for dipping.
badhon ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the pesto.
Maria Lazarus
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used fresh vegetables from my garden and the soup was delicious. I also added a bit of chili flakes for a little extra spice. Yum!
Olamide Ema
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was so flavorful and hearty. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ntombi Nxumalo
[email protected]This soup was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again!
Md:Alamin Hosen
[email protected]This minestrone soup was a delight! The flavors were incredibly fresh and vibrant, and the vegetables cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the pesto, which added a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again