Italian Minestra ( Soups and Salads Recipe )

by Tarla Dalal

Italian Minestra, this Italian delicacy refers to a bubbling pot with many ingredients like baked beans and spaghetti- the authentic ingredients and supplemented it with the use of assorted vegetables and spices that are simmered into a thick soup.

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‘minestra’ means soup in italian. This italian delicacy refers to a bubbling pot with many ingredients that are simmered into a thick soup. In this version, we’ve retained baked beans and spaghetti- the authentic ingredients and supplemented it with the use of assorted vegetables and spices. It is a good idea to keep the soup boiling on a stove, if you are having a party, and ladling the soup into bowls. Serve with grated cheese and parsley.

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Preparation Time: 30 mins Cooking Time: 25 mins Total Time: 55 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped french beans
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped celery (ajmoda)
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped potatoes
1 cup thinly shredded cabbage
1 vegetarian seasoning cube
salt to taste
1/4 cup spaghetti
1/4 cup baked beans
freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

Method

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions, french beans, carrots and celery and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes.
Add 4 cups of water and bayleaf and bring to boil, while stirring once in between.
Add the tomatoes, potato and cabbage, seasoning cube, salt and spaghetti, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 8 to 10 minutes, or till the spaghetti is cooked.
Add the baked beans and pepper, mix well and simmer on a slow flame for 2 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	141 cal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbohydrates	15.7 g
Fiber	3.2 g
Fat	7.7 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	348.2 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.8 mg
Vitamin C	39.2 mg
Folic Acid	24 mcg
Calcium	61.1 mg
Iron	1.1 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	74.3 mg
Potassium	176.8 mg
Zinc	0.6 mg