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Sardinia Minestrone, Sourdough Bread, Cucumber Water

Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 648kcal

Ingredients

Cucumber Water

  • 1/2 Cucumber thinly sliced
  • 24 oz Water
  • Ice cubes optional

Minestrone

  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup Onion finely chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery finely chopped
  • 1/2 Carrot finely diced
  • 1 clove Garlic finely minced
  • 2 Sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
  • 2 TBSP Fresh basil chopped
  • 2 TBSP Fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Potato peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1¼ cups Borlotti beans drained and rinsed
  • 1¼ cups Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2 leaves Savoy Cabbage finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup Ditalini pasta whole wheat optional (or small pasta of choice)
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Toasted Sourdough

  • 2 slices Sourdough bread
  • 1 clove Garlic halved
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients as listed.
  • Add the sliced cucumber to water. Stir and refrigerate while preparing the soup.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrot. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in the basil and parsley.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and potato. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the borlotti beans, chickpeas, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover partially and cook for 20 minutes, or until the potato is tender.
  • Stir in the Savoy cabbage and pasta, if using. Simmer uncovered until the cabbage is tender and the pasta is cooked according to the package instructions. (Add a little more water if the soup becomes too thick). Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toast the sourdough bread until crisp and golden. Then rub with the garlic clove.
  • Serve the minestrone with parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil, sourdough bread, and cucumber water with ice, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 118g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 1932mg | Fiber: 27g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 4374IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 9mg