Minestrone

     The quintessential Italian vegetable soup famous everywhere you go. Such an important soup related to just plan easy cooking and traditional peasant food. You can really take anything you want to put into this easy soup. We have always added in beef to increase the flavor profile. This time i was gifted with a nice leftover bundle of fresh herbs from some friends so decided what better thing to include in this soup. All in the pot and leave to get whatever you want done. Minestrone.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef cubes
• 1/2 white onion diced
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 stalk of celery diced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 32 oz beef stock
• 32 oz water
• 1 small can diced tomatoes
• 1 small can cannellini beans
• 1 small can green beans
• Ditalini pasta
• small bundle of fresh herbs, ( I used sage, rosemary, thyme, and basil)
• Olive oil
• Salt/pepper

1. In a large pot drizzle some olive oil and sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery until tender. 

2. Next toss in the beef cubes and brown.

3. Mix in the garlic and sauté until fragrant.

4. Pour in the beef stock, water, diced tomatoes, cannellini brans, green beans and the bundle of fresh herbs. Bring to a slow simmer, cover and cook for roughly 45 minutes.

5. Mix in the pasta and cook until tender. Salt and pepper to taste and serve. 

Simple, timely, and delicious. The perfect soup anytime of year. 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour+

Serves: 4+