Classic Minestrone

Name: Classic Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 , 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 celery ribs, chopped finely; 3 carrots, chopped finely; 1 onion, chopped finely; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 4 cups chicken stock; 14 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed (or other white bean); 1 cup macaroni noodles; 4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped; salt and pepper

Submitted by Da Huz

"Adapted from "Italy's 500 Best-Ever Recipes" by J Wright. A tasty, simple dish. Serves 4 as a main dish or 8 as a side."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 celery ribs, chopped finely
3 carrots, chopped finely
1 onion, chopped finely
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock
14 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed (or other white bean)
1 cup macaroni noodles
4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

directions

Heat the oil in a large, thick-bottomed saucepan.
Add the onion and saute until it starts to brown.
Add the carrot and celery and cook on low for 5 minutes or until it starts to soften.
Add the garlic and tomatoes. Add he stock. Add salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Cover the saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the beans and macaroni. Return to the boil and then simmer, covered, another 20 minutes. Add more water if required.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.