
Tuscan Minestrone
Tuscan Minestrone is a soup that combines the flavors and aromas of the Tuscan countryside. Made with Toscanelli beans, rice, fresh vegetables, and herbs, it is a tasty and nutritious first course. An explosion of authentic flavors and simplicity. Ideal to serve hot with a sprinkle of grated cheese and a slice of Tuscan bread.
Ingredients
- Toscanelli beans
100g100g - Rice
80g80g - Escarole lettuce
1head1head - Tomato
11 - Carrot
11 - Zucchini
11 - Leek
11 - Onion
11 - Celeryto taste
- Bay leaf
1leaf1leaf - Rosemary
1sprig1sprig - Chopped parsley
1tablespoon1tablespoon - Grated cheeseto taste
- Olive oil
4tablespoons4tablespoons - Saltto taste
- Pepperto taste
Purchasable products
Classic Carnaroli Rice 1kg
1 product1 product £ 9.57Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP Tomato Puree 700g
1 product1 product £ 7.13Red Onion Food Powder 30g
1 product1 product £ 13.05Primo Dop Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml
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Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 10
Soak the beans overnight
- STEP 2 OF 10
Cook them for about 2 hours in not too much salted water, to which you have added a sprig of rosemary and a bay leaf to be removed once cooking is complete
- STEP 3 OF 10
Blend half of the beans and pour into the pot with the whole beans
- STEP 4 OF 10
In a pan, sauté chopped onion, celery, carrot, and parsley in four tablespoons of oil
- STEP 5 OF 10
Then add escarole, peeled and seeded tomato, zucchini, and the white part of the leek, coarsely chopped, let stew for about ten minutes and add everything to the beans
- STEP 6 OF 10
Adjust salt and pepper
- STEP 7 OF 10
Add hot water if needed
- STEP 8 OF 10
Bring to a boil and cook the rice until al dente
- STEP 9 OF 10
Serve with grated cheese on the side
- STEP 10 OF 10
Accompanying wines: Bardolino DOC, Chianti Colli Aretini DOCG, Regaleali Rosato IGT Di Sicilia
Suggestions
Pot
Knife
Cutting Board
Wooden Spoon
General Information
Storage notes
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days
More information
Tuscan minestrone is a traditional dish of Tuscan cuisine, rich in seasonal vegetables and legumes. It is perfect to enjoy during the colder months of the year.
Origin
Italia, Toscana
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 63.26 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 4.97 |
of which Sugars (g) | 2.5 |
Fat (g) | 3.51 |
of which Saturates (g) | 0.51 |
Protein (g) | 1.88 |
Fiber (g) | 2.75 |
- Proteins1.88g·14%
- Carbohydrates4.97g·38%
- Fats3.51g·27%
- Fibers2.75g·21%