Cold Minestrone Soup
Category: Main Dishes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ripe tomatoes | 3 |
| Zucchini | 300g |
| Carrots | 250g |
| Green beans | 450g |
| Potatoes | 430g |
| Lettuce | 250g |
| Cooked borlotti beans | 480g |
| Spinach | 130g |
| Leek | 1 |
| Fine salt | To taste |
| Fresh parsley | 1 bunch |
| Water | 1 liter |
| Onion | 1 |
| Fresh spring onion | 35g |
| Extra virgin olive oil | To taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the tomatoes: Begin by scoring the bottom of the tomatoes with an “X”. Blanch them for a few minutes, drain them, remove the skin, and discard the seeds. Dice the tomatoes into small cubes.
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Prepare the green beans: Wash the green beans thoroughly, trim the ends, and chop them into small pieces.
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Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots using a vegetable peeler, then chop them into small cubes.
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Prepare the leek: Slice the leek into thin rings.
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Prepare the potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
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Prepare the zucchini: Wash the zucchini, trim the ends, and chop them into small cubes.
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Prepare the lettuce: Wash the lettuce leaves and separate them into individual leaves.
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Prepare the spinach: Rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly, and if any leaves are too large, cut them into smaller pieces.
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Chop the spring onion: Finely chop the fresh spring onion.
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Make the vegetable broth: In a large pot, add 1 liter of water, a halved onion, and a chopped carrot. Bring the water to a boil, season with salt, and let it simmer for at least 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
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Cook the vegetables: In a separate large pan, heat a little olive oil. Sauté the chopped spring onion, carrots, zucchini, and green beans until they start to soften.
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Add the broth and remaining vegetables: Pour the prepared vegetable broth into the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Add the lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cook for another 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
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Season and finish: Season the minestrone with salt to taste. Add the fresh parsley and stir to combine.
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Chill and serve: Let the minestrone cool to room temperature. Once cooled, serve it as a refreshing cold dish.
Enjoy this vibrant, nutritious, and refreshing Cold Minestrone Soup as a perfect dish for warm weather or a light, healthy meal!
