Minestrone Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Brown Onion Carrots Celery Garlic Clove Chopped Tomatoes Vegetable Stock Courgette Green Beans Red Kidney Beans Penne White Bread Cheddar Cheese Unsalted Butter
  • Step 1.

    For the minestrone soup: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.

  • Step 2.

    Add minced garlic, diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, and a mix of chopped vegetables (zucchini, green beans). Bring to a boil.

  • Step 3.

    Reduce heat to simmer. Add canned kidney beans, pasta, and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until pasta is tender.

  • Step 4.

    For the grilled cheese sandwich: Butter two slices of bread. Place one slice, butter-side down, on a hot pan.

  • Step 5.

    Layer with cheese slices and top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up. Grill until golden brown on both sides.

  • Step 6.

    Serve the minestrone soup hot with a side of the grilled cheese sandwich.