Jamies Minestrone Recipes

JAMIE'S MINESTRONE

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. If desired add red wine at this point. Reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better.
• Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Drain water and set aside.
• Once pasta is cooked and soup is heated through place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls. Ladle soup on top of pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Spray with olive oil and serve.

JAMIE'S MINESTRONE

Steps:

• Put the oil into a large pan and gently ccok the carrots, leeks, celery, onion, garlic and rosemary over a medium heat until just tender (about 15 minutes).
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the broth, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes, skimming if necessary.
• Add cabbage, cover pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add ripped basil and pasta and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve with freshly grated parmesan.
• Note for vegetarian option omit the ham stock and use the vegetable stock/broth.