Minestrone Soup
Description
This Italian soup features Dried white beans, soaked in, Olive oil, Salt pork, cut into small di. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Directions
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Boil the soaked beans in 3 quarts of water for about 1 hour, or until tender.
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Place the olive oil in a large kettle or pot.
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Add the salt pork, garlic, onion, leek, parsley, and basil.
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Cook until browned lightly.
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Add the tomato paste thinned with a little water and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, celery, carrots, potatoes, turnip, cabbage, zucchini, water, salt, and pepper.
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Cook slowly for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Add the cooked beans to the soup.
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Add the macaroni and cook for 10 minutes, or until tender.
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Correct the seasonings and pour into heated bowls.
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Serve immediately, sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3 quarts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 457kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.3g18%
- Saturated Fat 5.1g26%
- Cholesterol 31mg11%
- Sodium 980mg41%
- Total Carbohydrate 69.8g24%
- Dietary Fiber 8.7g35%
- Sugars 11.1g
- Protein 22.0g44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
