Minestrone Soup

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.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 3

Calories: 457

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

1
Boil the soaked beans in 3 quarts of water for about 1 hour, or until tender.
2
Place the olive oil in a large kettle or pot.
3
Add the salt pork, garlic, onion, leek, parsley, and basil.
4
Cook until browned lightly.
5
Add the tomato paste thinned with a little water and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes, celery, carrots, potatoes, turnip, cabbage, zucchini, water, salt, and pepper.
7
Cook slowly for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
8
Add the cooked beans to the soup.
9
Add the macaroni and cook for 10 minutes, or until tender.
10
Correct the seasonings and pour into heated bowls.
11
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.

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