maltese minestra

5 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jun 10, 2018

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

prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make maltese minestra

  • Step 1
    Wash the beans and let them soak in water for a few hours.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 3
    Once boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the cauliflower or cabbage (or a little of both).
  • Step 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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