Minestrone Soup
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Minestrone Soup
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This classic Italian version of a vegetable soup is loaded with just about every vegetable under the sun, a handful or so of pasta, a tomato broth and parmesan cheese to make the perfect Minestrone!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces pancetta diced (can also use bacon)
- 1 medium yellow onion , diced
- 6 cloves garlic , roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 large carrots , peeled and cut into ½ in coins
- 2 talks celery , sliced into ½ inch pieces
- 1 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 8 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 4 cups water
- 2 bay leafs
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 pound baby new potatoes , cut in half or quartered if on the larger side
- 1 cup macaroni pasta
- 1 large zucchini , cut into ½ in half moons
- ½ bunch Swiss Chard greens removed from stems and torn into pieces about 4 cups packed, and stems cut into ½ in pieces. (keep separate)
- 1 ounce can red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
- ½ cup fresh basil, torn
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese , divided
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until golden brown but not quite crispy
- Add the onion, garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes and then add the canned tomatoes along with the juice and cook 5 minutes more
- Add chicken stock, water, bay leaves, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer and cook partially covered for 10 minutes.
- Add potatoes, dried pasta, zucchini, and chard stems, bring back to a boil and cook 15-20 minutes
- Add rinsed beans and chard, cook another 5-8 minutes
- Toss in the torn basil and ½ cup parmesan, adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper. Serve topped with more parmesan, basil a drizzle of olive oil and crusty bread
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the veggies to use your favorites. You can also use any short cut pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
1843mg
(77%)
Potassium
666mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4526IU
(91%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1843mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 666mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4526IU | 91% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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69 reviews
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