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Minestrone Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Breezeatdawn / All my dishes 1 year, 7 months ago This is the best Minestrone (or any soup) recipe I've ever had. A hearty and flavorful soup that gives you almost your whole days worth of vegetables in one bowl. Prep:45m Cook:90m Servings:48	Breezeatdaw
	colorful italian warm vegetables soup

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Ingredients

2 oz. pancetta (or prosciutto) diced small

1 c. yellow onion, chopped

1 T. garlic, minced

3 c. cabbage, chopped

2 c. green beans, trimmed

1 c. celery, diced

1 c. carrots, sliced

1 c. fennel, diced

1 c. zucchini, diced

1 c. russet potatoes, peeled and diced

4-5 c. beef broth

1 c. (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes (I use fire roasted)

1/4 c. dry red wine

1 c. cranberry beans (or cannellini, kidney or pinto)

1/4 c. orzo

1 - 2. oz Parmesan rind

2 T. Italian Seasoning

2 c. red Swiss chard, chopped

Directions

In a large pot, saute the pancetta over medium-high heat in 2 T. olive oil until crisp (about 10 min.) stirring occasionally. Add onion and garlic, cook an additional 2 minutes.

Add each vegetable separately, stirring and allowing the vegetable to saute a little before adding the next. Once all vegetables have been added, let them steam together about 10 minutes.

Add the liquids (broth, tomatoes, red wine). Stir well, then add the beans, orzo, Parmesan rind, and Italian Seasoning. Simmer over medium heat for 1-1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables and beans are soft. Add one more cup of broth if necessary.

Prepare the Swiss chard by removing the stalks and chopping. When beans are soft, add the chard, stir until wilted. Remove any visible chunks of Parmesan rind and discard. Ready to serve!

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Comments

dandelion 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Delicious, I can't think of a single thing I would add or take away. THX :)

bluewaterandsand 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Sounds very good!

ttaaccoo 1 year, 2 months ago said:
This sounds really wonderful--I love soup. thank you. and once the pot of soup is ready, no more meal planning for DAYS!! and it can help me stick to my diet--zapping a bowl will keep me out of the junky food choices.

thank you! and now I am going after your "good cookie" looks very good. I may add flax seed to it too, and perhaps sesame seeds. thank you ms. breezeatdawn, very pretty name!!

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