Minestrone
by Tarla Dalal

Minestrone soup is the ideal way to start a hearty meal; alternatively it's so jam-packed with the goodness of vegetables that it could even serve as a whole meal by itself!

You can also try other wholesome soups like Lentil and Vegetable Broth or Vegetable and Noodle Soup .

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Minestrone recipe - How to make Minestrone

1/2 cup shredded cabbage
4 tbsp chopped celery (ajmoda)
1/2 cup cooked macaroni or any small whole wheat pasta
1/2 cup cooked rajma (kidney beans)
1/4 cup boiled green peas
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup boiled green peas
2 tbsp oil
salt and to taste

For The Stock
2 tbsp moong (whole green gram) dal
3 large tomatoes , cut into big pieces
salt to taste

For The Garnish
4 tbsp grated processed cheese

Method
For the stock

Wash the moong dal and add the tomatoes to it.
Add 5 cups of water and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
When cooked, blend to a puree, strain and keep aside.

How to proceed

Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the cabbage and celery and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes
Add the stock, green peas, tomatoes, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Add the macaroni, rajma, peas and tomatoes and simmer for some time.
Serve hot garnished with cheese.

Tips

For a sweeter taste, 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce could be added to the soup at step 3.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	226 cal
Protein	18.8 g
Carbohydrates	28.8 g
Fiber	4.9 g
Fat	8 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	433.9 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.6 mg
Vitamin C	36.1 mg
Folic Acid	37.1 mcg
Calcium	126.5 mg
Iron	2.6 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	13.3 mg
Potassium	208.2 mg
Zinc	1.1 mg