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maltese minestra

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

Every country has it's own version of vegetable soup. Feel free to substitute other root vegetables as you wish.

yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For maltese minestra

  • 4 oz
    fava beans
  • 2 lg
    onions
  • 3 lg
    potatoes
  • 1 c
    celery (some leaves if you wish)
  • 3 lg
    carrots
  • 1-2
    turnips
  • 1/2 sm
    cauliflower or cabbage (or some of both)
  • 14 oz
    pumpkin or butternut squash
  • water to cover vegetables or can use vegetable broth - will need enough for the addition of the pasta
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato puree
  • 4 oz
    thick pasta
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil

How To Make maltese minestra

  • 1
    Wash the beans and let them soak in water for a few hours.
  • 2
    Chop all the vegetables roughly - rustic style. Place vegetables in a large pot, cover with water or broth and bring to a boil. Add the tomato puree along with salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Once boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the cauliflower or cabbage (or a little of both).
  • 4
    Once vegetables are cooked through, add the pasta and simmer another 10-12 mnutes. Once done, add a tbsp. of olive oil and stir it in. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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