Italian Minestrone Soup Coca-Cola

This unique twist on traditional Italian minestrone uses Coca-Cola to add a subtle sweetness and depth to the savory beef broth. The recipe features tender chunks of chuck roast, crisp bacon, and a variety of fresh vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and green beans. The cola helps tenderize the meat while balancing the acidity of the tomato paste. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, one-pot meal perfect for cold evenings. The combination of hearty kidney beans and elbow macaroni makes this soup filling and satisfying. Serve with crusty bread and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a complete, home-style dinner that feels both nostalgic and inventive.

Cooking Method: Baking, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 615.7

Description

This unique twist on traditional Italian minestrone uses Coca-Cola to add a subtle sweetness and depth to the savory beef broth. The recipe features tender chunks of chuck roast, crisp bacon, and a variety of fresh vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and green beans. The cola helps tenderize the meat while balancing the acidity of the tomato paste. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, one-pot meal perfect for cold evenings. The combination of hearty kidney beans and elbow macaroni makes this soup filling and satisfying. Serve with crusty bread and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a complete, home-style dinner that feels both nostalgic and inventive.

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs Blade chuck roast OR
1/4 cups Onion, diced

Directions

1
In a large pot, combine the chuck roast, 1/4 cup diced onion, 2 1/2 quarts water, 2 teaspoons salt, celery leaves, and 1 bay leaf.
2
Cover and simmer for about 2.5 hours until the meat is very tender.
3
Remove the meat from the broth and set aside to cool.
4
Strain the broth to remove solids, ensuring you have about 2 quarts of liquid.
5
Chill the broth briefly with ice cubes to solidify the fat, then skim off and discard the hardened fat.
6
Finely dice the cooled meat, discarding any bones or excess fat, until you have about 2 cups of meat.
7
In a large Dutch oven, combine the defatted broth and the diced meat. Place over low heat.
8
In a separate pan, fry the diced bacon until crisp.
9
Add the bacon and its drippings to the pot.
10
Add all remaining ingredients to the pot: Coca-Cola, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, kidney beans, macaroni, carrots, zucchini, green beans, peas, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
11
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables and macaroni are tender.
12
Serve hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 615.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.9g31%
Saturated Fat 7.4g37%
Cholesterol 212.8mg71%
Sodium 184.4mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 93.6g188%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: italian, minestrone, coca-cola, beef, soup, chuck roast, comfort food, vegetables, macaroni, simmered, hearty, one-pot, bacon, tomato paste, kidney beans

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