Looking for a sicilian soup recipe called menasha?

You might be thinking of a Sicilian soup called Minestra, which is a hearty and flavorful vegetable soup. There isn't a Sicilian soup commonly known as "Menasha."

Here's a recipe for a classic Sicilian Minestra:

Yields: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons olive oil

* 1 onion, chopped

* 2 carrots, chopped

* 2 celery stalks, chopped

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 teaspoon dried oregano

* 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

* 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

* 4 cups vegetable broth

* 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini, stelline, or acini di pepe)

* 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

* 1 cup chopped spinach

* Salt and pepper to taste

* Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute more.

2. Add the tomatoes and broth: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through.

3. Finish the soup: Stir in the chickpeas and spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Tips:

* You can substitute other vegetables for the carrots, celery, and spinach.

* For a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of tomato paste along with the crushed tomatoes.

* If you don't have vegetable broth, use water and a bouillon cube.

Enjoy your delicious Sicilian Minestra!