Minestrone

Ingredients

• 2.5 litres of water
• 500 g of tomatoes (fresh or pureed)
• 300 g of green beans
• 200 g of curly kale or white cabbage
• 4 potatoes and/or 150g of rice
• 2 large carrots
• 2 turnip stalks
• One large pear onion
• 2 medium-sized onions
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• One parsley plant
• Basil, sage, rosemary
• salt, pepper

In a large pot, heat the olive oil and add the chopped onions.

Chop the carrots, turnip, pear onion, and medium onions into small pieces and add them to the onions. Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.

Add 2.5 litres of water and bring to a boil for 30 minutes. (If you are using plain rice, which requires a longer cooking time, it may be best to cook it in advance.)

Add the parsley and other spices. Let it simmer for another 20 minutes.