BORLOTTI BEAN MINESTRA Recipe Recipe

Name: BORLOTTI BEAN MINESTRA Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups dry Borlotti (Cranberry) Beans, soaked over night; One-half cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Onion, diced; 2 medium Carrots, diced; 3 stalks Celery, diced; 3 Garlic Cloves, cracked; 2 quarts Chicken or Vegetable Broth; 1 cup Crushed Tomato; 1 bunch Cavolo Nero (Dino Kale), diced; 2 oz Prosciutto (or Pancetta) optional; 1 piece Parmesan Rind optional; 1 tbsp Rosemary, chopped; 2 each Bay Leaf; 1 tbsp Fresh Sage, chopped; Salt and Pepper, to taste; Ditalini or Tubetti Pasta; Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Grated Parmesan Cheese; Bread

Servings: persons

3 cups dry Borlotti (Cranberry) Beans, soaked over night
One-half cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Onion, diced
2 medium Carrots, diced
3 stalks Celery, diced
3 Garlic Cloves, cracked
2 quarts Chicken or Vegetable Broth
1 cup Crushed Tomato
1 bunch Cavolo Nero (Dino Kale), diced
2 oz Prosciutto (or Pancetta) optional
1 piece Parmesan Rind optional
1 tbsp Rosemary, chopped
2 each Bay Leaf
1 tbsp Fresh Sage, chopped
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Ditalini or Tubetti Pasta
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Bread

1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and sweat the onions, garlic, carrot and celery.
2
Stir in the soaked borlotti beans, tomatoes and herbs.
3
Then add the stock, parmesan rind and prosciutto.
4
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 2 hours.
5
Add water to soup if necessary and stir as needed.
6
Remove the piece of prosciutto and dice it finely.
7
Remove some of the beans and smash them in a small bowl.
8
Add the prosciutto and smashed beans back to the soup.
9
Remove the piece of parmesan rind and discard.
10
Season the soup with salt and pepper.
11
Add cavolo nero and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
12
Serve with pasta, parmesan and a generous drizzle of good olive oil.

585

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups dry Borlotti (Cranberry) Beans, soaked over night, One-half cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Onion, diced, 2 medium Carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, BORLOTTI BEAN MINESTRA Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

BORLOTTI BEAN MINESTRA Recipe

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