Homemade Italian Minestrone Soup
A hearty Italian minestrone with vegetables, beans and pasta in a rich tomato broth for an easy family dinner.
Spicy Pepper & Potato Broth
Spicy Pepper & Potato Broth is written in clear, practical steps for reliable home cooking. This upgraded version focuses on proper seasoning, strong texture contrast, and timings that make sense on a real weeknight.
It is built to be repeatable, satisfying, and genuinely tasty — the kind of recipe you’ll happily cook again.
Method
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- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and soften onion and celery for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the main soup ingredients and stock, then simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Blend to your preferred texture, then return to low heat.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Ingredients
- 1 medium Onions finely chopped
- 1 litre Stock hot
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice optional
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 stick Celery finely chopped
- Black Pepper, to taste
Notes
Taste and adjust seasoning in the final step so the flavours are balanced before serving.
Prep ingredients before you start cooking to keep the method smooth and stress-free.
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