Quick Minestrone
Quick Minestrone
4
servings30
minutesWe trust you should have no trouble whatsoever finding dozens of delicious minestrone recipes, made the loving unhurried way. Our idea for this quick and incredibly satisfying version of the classic minestrone was: How can we play with the same ingredients and still get a great minestrone in a fraction of the time, and as always, all natural? The answer is: the fabulous selection of unprocessed frozen vegetables available in supermarkets, and dry herbs (although if you do have fresh basil, it would be really nice) makes for a wonderful minestrone. This soup requires no prep work at all. Please note the optional grains we have suggested cook quickly and need no soaking, to keep up with the brief cooking time of the soup.
Ingredients
12 cups water
1.2kg of any frozen cut vegetables: Short and sweet selection: cauliflower, broccoli, string beans, zucchini, turnips, onions, corn, peas, carrots, okra, spinach, kale, etc…
1/2 cup of steel cut oats, red lentils, barley or spelt flakes, or 1.5 cups canned beans
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt to taste
Good pinch red pepper flakes
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons paprika
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dry basil
Directions
- Bring all ingredients to a boil in a wide heavy pot.
- Reduce to medium and cook, covered, about 30 minutes.
- Adjust consistency and seasonings before serving the minestrone.
Notes
- Variation:
Minted Avocado Cucumber Soup
Substitute 1 cup packed mint leaves for the dill.
Proceed just as above.
