Traditional Minestrone

The day before, white beans were soaked for the night. Peel the peas. Cut tomatoes and fresh Ingredients: Instructions

The day before, white beans were soaked for the night. Peel the peas. Cut the tomatoes and fresh onions. Cut the green beans into slices. Squash, carrots, turnips and potatoes cut into small pieces. Cut the asparagus and cook a little in salted water. Boil the white beans in salt water, but that it does not boil. Drain. Preheat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add onion, salt, pepper, fry for a minute. Add turnips, carrots and potatoes. Mix well. Add zucchini, beans, green beans and asparagus. Stir well and fry for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This preliminary preparation of vegetables in oil is important for giving the fragrance of minestrone. Add 2 liters of water and chicken cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and leave to cook until all the vegetables are well prepared. Then add the tomatoes and leave to cook for another 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Servings: 6