Minestrone Soup
Minestrone is a thick soup of Italian origin made with vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice. Common ingredients include beans, onions, celery, carrots, stock, and tomatoes.
There is no set recipe for minestrone, since it is usually made out of whatever vegetables are in season. It can bevegetarian, contain meat, or contain a meat-based broth (such as chicken stock). Angelo Pellegrini, however, argued that the base of minestrone is bean broth, and that Roman beans (also called Borlotti beans) "are the beans to use for genuine minestrone". Learning IntentionTo develop an understanding of the healthier option of using vegetables in season when selecting vegetables for a minestrone soup.
Success Criteria:I can choose produce that is cheaper as this indicates that it is in season.
I can source where the produce has come from and choose those that are local. I can use a knife safely when chopping up vegetables. Important Tools and Equipment:
Food Preparation Skills Required:
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Tips & Techniques:It is important that you ensure all
of your ingredients are prepared before you start cooking. This is known as mise en place – from the French expression ‘everything in place’. Do not burn your vegetables as the burnt flavours will carry through to your soup. When simmering your soup, remember to put the lid on your saucepan to avoid evaporation of your liquid. Serve your soup with some crusty Italian bread. How do I make minestrone soup?Cooking Methods:
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Fruit and Vegetables in Season:
In season: January
fruit
apricots, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, gooseberries, loganberries, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries, youngberries, cherries, currants, lemons, limes, honeydew melon, rockmelon, watermelon, nectarines, peaches, plums, rhubarb
vegetables
avocado, beans, cabbages, capsicums, carrots, celery, cucumber, eggplants, garlic, kohlrabi, lettuces, okra, onions, peas, radishes, spring onion, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress.
In season: February
fruit
apples, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, grapes, gooseberries, loganberries, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries, youngberries, figs, grapes, kiwifruit, lemons, limes, honeydew melon, oranges, rockmelon, watermelon, nashi, nectarines, passionfruit, peach, pears, plums, rhubarb.
vegetables
Beans, cabbages, capsicums, carrots, celery, chillies, cucumber, daikon, eggplants, kohlrabi (green), leek, lettuces, okra, garlic, onions, peas, pumpkins, radishes, spring onions, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress.
In season: March
fruit
apples, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, figs, feijoa, grapes, lemons, limes, honeydew melon, rockmelon, watermelon, nashi, nectarines, oranges, passionfruit, peach, pears, persimmons, plums, pomegranate, rhubarb
nuts
Almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, pistachio
vegetables
Asian greens, Beans, cabbages, capsicums, carrots, celery, chillies, cucumber, daikon, eggplants, garlic, kohlrabi (green), leek, lettuces, okra, onions, peas, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, shallots, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress
In season: April
fruit
apples, raspberries, strawberries, cumquats, figs, feijoa, grapes, lemons, limes, mandarins, honeydew melon, rockmelon, watermelon, nashi, oranges, passionfruit, pears, persimmons, plums, pomegranate, rhubarb, tamarillos.
nuts
Almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, pistachio.
vegetables
Asian greens, beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbages, capsicums, carrots, celery, chillies, cucumber, daikon, eggplants,,kohlrabi (green), leek, lettuces, mushrooms, okra, olives, onions, parsnips, peas, potatoes, pumpkins, shallots, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, squash, sweet corn, turnips, zucchini.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress.
In season: May
fruit
apples, cumquats, feijoa, lemons, limes, mandarins,, nashi, oranges, passionfruit, pears, persimmons, rhubarb, tamarillos
nuts
chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts
vegetables
Asian greens, beetroot, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, celery, daikon, eggplants, fennel, garlic, kohlrabi (green), kohlrabi (red), leek, lettuces, mushrooms,, olives, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, shallots, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, squash, swedes, sweet corn, turnips
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, watercress, witlof, coriander
In season: June
fruit
apples, cumquats, grapefruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, nashi, oranges, passionfruit, pears, persimmons, rhubarb, tamarillos, tangelos.
nuts
chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts.
vegetables
Asian greens, beetroot, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, celery, celeriac, daikon, fennel, kohlrabi (green), kohlrabi (red), leek, lettuces, olives, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, shallots, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, swedes, turnips.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, witlof, coriander.
In season: July
fruit
cumquats, grapefruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, nashi, oranges, rhubarb, tamarillo, tangelos.
nuts
Hazelnuts.
vegetables
Asian greens, beetroot, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, celery, celeriac, fennel, Jerusalem artichoke, kale, kohlrabi (green), kohlrabi (red), leek, olives, onions, parsnips, pumpkins, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, swedes, turnips.
herbs
Bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, fennel, garlic, whitlof, coriander.
In season: August
fruit
cumquats, grapefruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, nashi, oranges, rhubarb.
vegetables
Asian greens, beetroot, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, celery, celeriac, fennel, Jerusalem artichoke, kale, kohlrabi (green), leek, olives,, parsnips, pumpkins, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, swedes, turnips, witlof.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, garlic, coriander.
In season: September
fruit
cumquats, grapefruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, nashi, orange.
vegetables
Artichoke, asparagus, asian greens, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, kohlrabi (green), leek, lettuces, peas, silver beet, spinach, spring onions.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, garlic, coriander.
In season: October
fruit
strawberries, cumquats, grapefruit, lemons, limes, nashi, oranges.
vegetables
artichoke, asparagus, asian greens, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, kohlrabi (green), lettuces, peas, silver beet, snow peas, spinach, spring onions.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, garlic, coriander, watercress.
In season: November
fruit
apricots, loganberries, raspberries, strawberries, youngberries, cherries, lemons, limes, oranges
vegetables
artichoke, asparagus, Asian greens, beans, beetroot, broad beans, cabbages, cucumber, carrots, kohlrabi (green), garlic, lettuces, onions, peas, potatoes, silver beet, snow peas, spinach, spring onions
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress
In season: December
fruit
apricots, boysenberries, gooseberries, loganberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, currants, lemons, limes, nectarines, oranges, passionfruit, peach
vegetables
asparagus, asian greens, beans, beetroot, broad beans, cabbages, capsicum, celery, cucumber, carrots, daikon, eggplants, garlic, kohlrabi (green), leek, lettuces, onions, peas, potatoes, radishes, snow peas, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress.
fruit
apricots, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, gooseberries, loganberries, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries, youngberries, cherries, currants, lemons, limes, honeydew melon, rockmelon, watermelon, nectarines, peaches, plums, rhubarb
vegetables
avocado, beans, cabbages, capsicums, carrots, celery, cucumber, eggplants, garlic, kohlrabi, lettuces, okra, onions, peas, radishes, spring onion, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress.
In season: February
fruit
apples, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, grapes, gooseberries, loganberries, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries, youngberries, figs, grapes, kiwifruit, lemons, limes, honeydew melon, oranges, rockmelon, watermelon, nashi, nectarines, passionfruit, peach, pears, plums, rhubarb.
vegetables
Beans, cabbages, capsicums, carrots, celery, chillies, cucumber, daikon, eggplants, kohlrabi (green), leek, lettuces, okra, garlic, onions, peas, pumpkins, radishes, spring onions, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress.
In season: March
fruit
apples, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, figs, feijoa, grapes, lemons, limes, honeydew melon, rockmelon, watermelon, nashi, nectarines, oranges, passionfruit, peach, pears, persimmons, plums, pomegranate, rhubarb
nuts
Almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, pistachio
vegetables
Asian greens, Beans, cabbages, capsicums, carrots, celery, chillies, cucumber, daikon, eggplants, garlic, kohlrabi (green), leek, lettuces, okra, onions, peas, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, shallots, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress
In season: April
fruit
apples, raspberries, strawberries, cumquats, figs, feijoa, grapes, lemons, limes, mandarins, honeydew melon, rockmelon, watermelon, nashi, oranges, passionfruit, pears, persimmons, plums, pomegranate, rhubarb, tamarillos.
nuts
Almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, pistachio.
vegetables
Asian greens, beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbages, capsicums, carrots, celery, chillies, cucumber, daikon, eggplants,,kohlrabi (green), leek, lettuces, mushrooms, okra, olives, onions, parsnips, peas, potatoes, pumpkins, shallots, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, squash, sweet corn, turnips, zucchini.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress.
In season: May
fruit
apples, cumquats, feijoa, lemons, limes, mandarins,, nashi, oranges, passionfruit, pears, persimmons, rhubarb, tamarillos
nuts
chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts
vegetables
Asian greens, beetroot, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, celery, daikon, eggplants, fennel, garlic, kohlrabi (green), kohlrabi (red), leek, lettuces, mushrooms,, olives, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, shallots, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, squash, swedes, sweet corn, turnips
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, watercress, witlof, coriander
In season: June
fruit
apples, cumquats, grapefruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, nashi, oranges, passionfruit, pears, persimmons, rhubarb, tamarillos, tangelos.
nuts
chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts.
vegetables
Asian greens, beetroot, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, celery, celeriac, daikon, fennel, kohlrabi (green), kohlrabi (red), leek, lettuces, olives, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, shallots, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, swedes, turnips.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, witlof, coriander.
In season: July
fruit
cumquats, grapefruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, nashi, oranges, rhubarb, tamarillo, tangelos.
nuts
Hazelnuts.
vegetables
Asian greens, beetroot, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, celery, celeriac, fennel, Jerusalem artichoke, kale, kohlrabi (green), kohlrabi (red), leek, olives, onions, parsnips, pumpkins, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, swedes, turnips.
herbs
Bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, fennel, garlic, whitlof, coriander.
In season: August
fruit
cumquats, grapefruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, nashi, oranges, rhubarb.
vegetables
Asian greens, beetroot, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, celery, celeriac, fennel, Jerusalem artichoke, kale, kohlrabi (green), leek, olives,, parsnips, pumpkins, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, swedes, turnips, witlof.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, garlic, coriander.
In season: September
fruit
cumquats, grapefruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, nashi, orange.
vegetables
Artichoke, asparagus, asian greens, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, kohlrabi (green), leek, lettuces, peas, silver beet, spinach, spring onions.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, garlic, coriander.
In season: October
fruit
strawberries, cumquats, grapefruit, lemons, limes, nashi, oranges.
vegetables
artichoke, asparagus, asian greens, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, kohlrabi (green), lettuces, peas, silver beet, snow peas, spinach, spring onions.
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, garlic, coriander, watercress.
In season: November
fruit
apricots, loganberries, raspberries, strawberries, youngberries, cherries, lemons, limes, oranges
vegetables
artichoke, asparagus, Asian greens, beans, beetroot, broad beans, cabbages, cucumber, carrots, kohlrabi (green), garlic, lettuces, onions, peas, potatoes, silver beet, snow peas, spinach, spring onions
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress
In season: December
fruit
apricots, boysenberries, gooseberries, loganberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, currants, lemons, limes, nectarines, oranges, passionfruit, peach
vegetables
asparagus, asian greens, beans, beetroot, broad beans, cabbages, capsicum, celery, cucumber, carrots, daikon, eggplants, garlic, kohlrabi (green), leek, lettuces, onions, peas, potatoes, radishes, snow peas, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini
herbs
bay leaf, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, marjoram, sage, bronze fennel, dill, basil, watercress.