NOT your NONNA'S KITCHEN 

If you’re looking for a bowl of comfort that feels like a hug from Nonna, this Minestrone is it. It’s hearty, vegetable-forward, and relies on that magical "soffritto" base to build layers of flavor without needing all day on the stove. Ready in 1 hour Makes 6-8 servings Get the printer friendly version here Ingredients 2 Carrots, diced 1 Small onion, diced 1 Stalk celery, diced 1 cup Cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp Tomato paste 8 cups Water 1 Vegetable bouillon cube 2 cups Yellow

This is my adaptation of a tuscan white bean stew called Ribollita.