Autumn Vegetable Minestrone
When autumn arrives with its slow afternoons, there’s only one thing at my house that makes me feel warm right away: a nice steaming bowl of minestrone.
It’s one of those recipes that I prepare ‘by feel,’ with the vegetables I find in the fridge drawer: sweet pumpkin, potatoes, cabbage, and a handful of peas to add color and a touch of freshness. It changes a bit each time, but it always remains that simple and genuine comfort food, capable of bringing you back home with just one spoon.
You can prepare the homemade vegetable broth (here’s my recipe!) or use some good quality bouillon cubes if you’re short on time. The result will be just as delicious.
And if you want to make it more substantial, you can enrich the minestrone with some pasta or rice, to turn it into a perfect single dish for cold evenings.
And speaking of soups and broths, don’t miss:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, All seasons
Ingredients
- 7 oz pumpkin (cleaned)
- 2 potatoes
- 1 carrot
- 1/4 cabbage (about 9 oz)
- 3.5 oz frozen peas
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- to taste salt
- to taste parsley
Tools
- Pot
- Lid
- Knife
- Cutting board
Steps
First, we prepare the vegetable broth. You can use my recipe found here or use simple bouillon cubes.
Peel and dice the potatoes, carrot, and pumpkin. Thinly slice the cabbage and chop the onion.
In a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil, add the onion, and let it soften for 2–3 minutes over low heat.
Add the carrot, potatoes, pumpkin, and peas, and mix well. Let it flavor for a few minutes.
Pour in the hot broth, add the cabbage, and cook covered for about 30–35 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Our autumn vegetable minestrone is ready to be served with a drizzle of raw olive oil and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Enjoy your meal!
Storage and Tips…
Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Consume within 2 days
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