Required Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
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Time - 2 hours
- Preparation - 30 minutes
- Cooking - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Preparation
- Peel and chop the onion and garlic
- Wash, peel, and cut the vegetables and set aside
- Combine with the olive oil in a large pot and caramelize over medium-high heat
- If preparing the soup with meat that has not been previously cooked, add the cubed meat to the pot and brown with the onions and garlic
- Once the onions and garlic have caramelized:
- If using fresh or canned tomatoes, chop up the tomatoes, add to the pot, and cook for 5 minutes until fully broken down
- If using tomato sauce or paste, skip straight to the next step
- Add the vegetables, beans (optional), and any previously cooked meat (optional) to the pot, cover with water or stock, and bring to a boil over high heat
- Once the soup reaches a boil, reduce to medium heat, add the tomato paste or tomato sauce, salt, and herbs (optional)
- Slow boil the soup over medium heat for 90 minutes
- When serving, top with grated parmesan and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper