Borlotti Minestrone Recipe

Name: Borlotti Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups dried borlotti beans (about 1/2 pound); 1/2 cup coarsely chopped bacon (about 6 slices); 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 small); 1 cup chopped fennel bulb; 3/4 cup chopped carrot (about 2 carrots); 3/4 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups chopped zucchini (about 2 medium); 6 cups chopped kale; 3 cups water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite-diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups dried borlotti beans (about 1/2 pound)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped bacon (about 6 slices)
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
3/4 cup chopped carrot (about 2 carrots)
3/4 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped zucchini (about 2 medium)
6 cups chopped kale
3 cups water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite-diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
Sort and wash beans; place in a large bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hours or overnight. Drain beans.
2
Place beans in a large saucepan, and cover with water to 3 inches above beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain.
3
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bacon to pan; cook 6 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through garlic); saute 4 minutes. Add zucchini; saute 3 minutes. Add kale; saute 2 minutes or until kale wilts. Add 3 cups water, tomato paste, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Add beans; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper; sprinkle with cheese.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups dried borlotti beans (about 1/2 pound), 1/2 cup coarsely chopped bacon (about 6 slices), 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 small), 1 cup chopped fennel bulb, and more.

Yes, Borlotti Minestrone falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Minestrone

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