Recipe

Winter Minestrone Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Chefsharon / All my dishes 2 years, 10 months ago This is Giada De Laurentiis' recipe and it is beautiful in the making. This is on my stove right now!! Try it you'll love it. ~Sharon Prep:15m Cook:40m Servings:6	Chefsharon
	winter minestrone

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Ingredients

2 T olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 carrots, peeled, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 pound Swiss chard, stems trimmed. leaves coarsely chopped

1 russet potato, peeled, cubed

1 (14.5 oz ) can diced tomatoes (or roast your own)

1 fresh rosemary sprig

1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

2 (14 oz) cans low sodium beef broth

1 oz piece Parmesan cheese rind

2 T chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

salt and pepper

Directions

Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, pancetta, and garlic. Saute until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Ad the Swiss chard and potato; saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and rosemary sprig. Simmer until the chard is wilted and the tomatoes break down, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, blend 3/4 cup of the beans w/ 1/4 cup of the broth in a processor until amost smooth. Add the pureed bean mixture, remaining broth, and Parmesan chees rind to the veggie mix. Simmer unti the potato pieces are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Stir in the whole beans and parsley. Simmer until the beans are heated through and the soup is thick, about 2 minutes. Season w/ salt and pepper to taste. Discard Parmesan rind and rosemary sprig (the leaves will have fallen off the stem).

Ladle into bowls and serve!

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Comments

kristopher 2 years, 10 months ago said:
This looks so great. I have a Minestrone recipe just like this, but I will give this one a try.

chefsharon 2 years, 10 months ago said:
This was really good Kristopher! You should try it. The recipe I usually make has pasta in it, but this was outstanding. You won't be disappointed.

juliegirl 2 years, 10 months ago said:
ChefSharon,
I made this for lunch today. Me and hubby are both home sick with bronchitis :( ... My husband gave it rave reviews and stated this was my best minestrone yet. I have played with various recipes over the years but he seems to have liked this one best. Really hit the spot on a cold winter day. Thanks :)

wokkingmum 2 years, 10 months ago said:
Yum! I will give it a try soon!

meltingwok 2 years, 10 months ago said:
Sharonnnnn, what can I say, splendid indeedy to drive the cold winter blues away :)) I have not tried this with canellini beans, but with lentils, yes. This is great, thanks for sharing :)

helewes 2 years, 10 months ago said:
I made this tonight. Giada did this on a re-run episode yesterday. I don't have rinds on hand like her. But I used lot's of grated romano. Soups and stews are always so comforting for me when I'm stressed.

dandelion 2 years, 8 months ago said:
Can I substitute Kale or Spinach for the Swiss Chard? I love it, but sometimes its unavailable.

chefsharon 2 years, 8 months ago said:
I think kale would be better than spinach, but I like them all so experiment. ~Sharon

chefamari 2 years ago said:
Hey girl finally a HOUSTONIAN blogging in here!
Lots of great tastes and foodies to visit here.
Polatta's&Melting Potin woodlands & Chez Nous in Humble on ave.D Downtown Awsome French Rest.In the back corner but awsome be ready to spend some $$$$$. Well worth the time money and trip

chefsharon 2 years ago said:
Yes! I'm actually in The Woodlands but who counts those 27 little miles. LOL I have eaten at Chez Nous in Humble for sure. Have you been to T'afia yet? GO, Monica Pope is cookin' up good things over there in mid-town. ~Sharon