Rustic Minestrone with tamarind glaze

Method

1. Gather and prep everything first: yellow onion, garlic, vegetable stock and set within reach of the stove.
2. Set a wide pan over medium heat and sweat the shallots in a little butter until translucent.
3. Add the minestrone and let it rustic, undisturbed, so it takes on real color before you stir.
4. Stir in the vegetable stock along with a good pinch of salt, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom of the pan.
5. Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until thickened and glossy.
6. Taste and adjust, then finish with toasted nuts right before serving.
7. Serve warm, ideally with something to soak up the sauce.