Minestrone
Minestrone
Minestrone (/ˌmɪnɪsˈtroʊni/; Italian: [mineˈstroːne]) is a thick soup of Italian origin made with vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice, sometimes both. Common ingredients include beans, onions, celery, carrots, stock, and tomatoes.
Etymology
The word "minestrone", which comes from the Italian word "minestrare", meaning "to serve" or "to dish up", has a culinary context implying a soup. The "-one" suffix indicates a large version of something, implying a soup with many ingredients.
Ingredients
Minestrone varies by region, and is usually a thick soup with added pasta or rice. The soup is often vegetarian, but may contain meat or a meat-based broth. The use of seasonal vegetables is common, as are pasta, rice, and beans.
- Beans - Beans are a common ingredient in minestrone. They provide protein and fiber, making the soup a hearty meal.
- Pasta - Pasta is often added to minestrone to provide carbohydrates and to thicken the soup.
- Rice - Rice can also be used in minestrone, either in addition to or instead of pasta.
- Vegetables - A variety of vegetables are used in minestrone, including onions, celery, and carrots. The vegetables used can vary based on what is in season.
Related Terms
- Soup - A liquid dish, typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables, etc., in stock or water.
- Italian Cuisine - Traditional foods and dishes from Italy, characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only two to four main ingredients.
- Vegetarianism - The practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat, and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Minestrone
- Wikipedia's article - Minestrone
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