Rustic Caramelized Onion Minestrone

Rustic Caramelized Onion Minestrone

from 12tomatoes.com

I can't believe one ingredient makes such a big difference!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 largeonion, halved and sliced
  • 2 teaspoonssalt
  • 4 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 8 cupsvegetable stock
  • 1can diced, fire-roasted tomatoes, including liquid
  • 1can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 largerusset potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2stalks celery, diced
  • 1 ½ tablespoonsdried italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 2 cupsfresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cupgreen peas, fresh or frozen

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a soup pot. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently for 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to medium low, and continue cooking the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are very soft and light brown in color, 20-30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and stir until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour vegetable stock into the pot slowly. Stir to scrape up and incorporate brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

  5. 5

    Stir in tomatoes, cannellini beans, potatoes, carrots, celery and seasonings. Bring mixture to a slow boil then reduce heat to low.

  6. 6

    Simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  7. 7

    Add green beans and peas. Stir well, and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Ladle into bowls, and serve with an optional side of crusty bread!