Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Minestrone: A Veggie Feast for Wellbeing
Dive into the heart of Sicily with this vibrant vegetable-packed minestrone – a hearty, wholesome soup perfect for a simple yet flavoursome meal.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 150 g fresh beans
- ✓ 2 litres lean beef stock
- ✓ 1 white cabbage
- ✓ 300 g spinach
- ✓ 300 g chard
- ✓ 1 small cauliflower
- ✓ 40 g unsmoked diced pancetta
- ✓ 1 garlic clove
- ✓ a small bunch of parsley
- ✓ 1 celery stalk
- ✓ 1 carrot
- ✓ 1 potato
- ✓ 1 courgette
- ✓ 1 red onion
- ✓ 400 g tomato passata
- ✓ 50 g aged Sicilian pecorino, grated
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ salt
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Sicilian minestrone is a true celebration of fresh, seasonal vegetables and the island’s rich culinary traditions. Deeply rooted in home cooking, this dish offers a sensory journey through Mediterranean aromas and tastes. Ideal for chilly evenings, this comforting soup warms not only the body but the soul. Best enjoyed during the cooler months, it’s perfect for those who want to stay healthy without compromising on flavour.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Start by boiling the fresh beans until tender, then drain and set aside.
- 2
Warm the beef stock in a large pan, add the cooked beans, spinach, cabbage, cauliflower and chard – all washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Gently fry the pancetta with the garlic and a pinch of chopped parsley, then stir this into the pan.
- 4
Chop the celery, carrot, potato, courgette and red onion, then add them to the pan along with the tomato passata, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 5
Let it all simmer gently for a couple of hours, stirring occasionally to meld the flavours.
- 6
Once cooked, ladle the minestrone into warmed bowls and finish with a generous sprinkle of grated pecorino.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a touch of extra warmth, add some finely chopped fresh chilli. If you prefer a creamier texture, gently blitz a portion of the vegetables before serving.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- • This dish freezes beautifully for up to a month.
- • Reheat in the oven at 160°C for about 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Serve alongside a glass of Contea di Sclafani Nerello Mascalese – a refined, fruity Sicilian red that complements the soup’s vibrant flavours.
Give this Sicilian minestrone a go – it’s a wonderfully comforting way to enjoy a medley of fresh vegetables brimming with flavour. Perfect for cosy nights in or sharing around the table with family and friends. Trust me, once you try it, this soul-warming soup will become a cherished favourite in your kitchen.
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