Easy
Sardinian
Minestrone alla Sarda - Sardinian Longevity Soup
Savor Minestrone alla Sarda, a hearty Blue Zone bean and barley soup from Sardinia, packed with fiber and nutrients, a staple for centenarians' heart health and vitality.
80
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
60 min
Cook Time
80 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
0.50 cup
Barley
soaked overnight
1.00 cup
Fava beans
dried, soaked
2.00
Carrots
diced
2.00 stalks
Celery
chopped
1.00
Onion
chopped
2.00
Tomatoes
chopped
1.00
Zucchini
diced
2.00 tbsp
Olive oil
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Sauté onion, carrots, celery in olive oil.
8 minutes
2
Add tomatoes, cook until soft.
5 minutes
3
Add barley, beans, and 6 cups water, boil.
4
Simmer for 40 minutes, add zucchini.
40 minutes
5
Cook 10 more minutes, season.
10 minutes
6
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.