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Hey Soup Enthusiast,
A hearty soup is a warm welcome with all the snow and cold weather we have had recently.
Todays soup is one of my favorites, it is bursting in flavor and has a variety of ingredients to choose from. So make sure to share this recipe with a friend to make their day a little warmer.
🍲 Today's soup: Minestrone
This classic Italian soup is a great comfort food which is packed with colorful vegetables, tender beans, and savory broth. Each spoonful of minestrone promises a burst of flavor and wholesome goodness. Whether you enjoy it as a cosy dinner or a nourishing lunch as I usually do, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Feel free to customise it to your liking by adding a dash of chili or paprika for an extra kick of spice.
Here is how I would cook it in the future.
Check out the video!
⌚ History of minestrone soup
Originating from Italy Minestrone gets its name from the Italian dish Minestra, which in Latin means “to serve”. Known for it’s nutritional quality’s, it was eaten by the less fortunate and the sick.
Minestrone soup is often associated with family, community, and celebration as it was usually cooked in large pots and eaten in large groups which included those who cooked it.
🥫 Ingredient of the week: Cannellini beans
Fact - Cannellini beans originated in Italy and are commonly used in soups, stews, and salads. They are very nutritious as thy are packed full of fiber, protein, carbohydrates and contain very little sugar.
🌍 Beyond the ladle: Soup news highlights
The history section
I have added a history section ⌚ to try for some of the recopies. Make sure to let me know if you want to see more content like this in the future.
General improvements
You may not see much difference yet but we need to add the ingredients before stirring the pot. If you have any suggestions, I would be delighted to hear them. 👍
Soups to consider
This weeks soup might not be for you. Take a look at some of these suggestions!
🚀 Your turn to stir the pot
What's your favorite ingredient to include in minestrone soup? Whether it's hearty beans, tender pasta, or flavorful herbs, I want to hear from you!
Your soup journey awaits,
Sean
Soup & Sauce
🍜 Soup hack alert!
Looking to make your minestrone soup even more delicious? Try using a variety of fresh herbs and spices to elevate the flavor profile and add an extra layer of complexity to your dish. 😉
P.S. Did you enjoy this weeks recipe? Take a moment to leave a review. Your feedback helps me improve and lets others know about the deliciousness they are missing out on.
P.P.S. I hope you enjoy this mouthwatering minestrone soup recipe as much as I enjoyed creating it for you. Let me know how it turns out. Thank you for being a part of the Soup & Sauce community!
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