Minestrone

A hearty vegetable soup with seasonal produce, cannellini beans, and pasta in a rich tomato broth.

Ingredients

• 600g ground beef
• 2 cups fresh lasagna sheets
• 2 tsp sliced leeks
• 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 200g celery stalks
• a handful of fresh rosemary, chopped
• pine nuts, to taste
• 2 cups chicken stock

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the sliced shallots and sliced leeks gently until soft and fragrant.

2. 2

   Stir in the dried oregano and fennel seeds, toasting briefly until the kitchen fills with their aroma.

3. 3

   Add the ground pork and zucchini, stirring well to coat everything in the spiced base.

4. 4

   Pour in the whole milk, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat, cover, and let everything simmer gently until the ground pork is tender, about 45 mins.

6. 6

   Stir in the ciabatta bread and continue simmering for a few minutes more, until heated through.

7. 7

   Finish with the balsamic vinegar and adjust the seasoning to taste.

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