Chard and Pepperoni Minestrone Recipe

Name: Chard and Pepperoni Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup sweet bell peppers green, orange, red, yellow or mixture; 5 cups beef stock low salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons oregano dried; 1 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried; 3/4 cup pasta any kind, prefer whole wheat; 1 pound mixed vegetables potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, chopped, fresh or frozen; 1 cup lima beans fresh or frozen, thawed; 15 ounces tomatoes, canned diced, with garlic and onion; ⅔ cup pepperoni diced; 3 cups swiss chard tough stems removed and coarsely chopped, or kale; 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste; 1 x parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup sweet bell peppers green, orange, red, yellow or mixture
5 cups beef stock low salt
1 1/4 teaspoons oregano dried
1 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried
3/4 cup pasta any kind, prefer whole wheat
1 pound mixed vegetables potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, chopped, fresh or frozen
1 cup lima beans fresh or frozen, thawed
15 ounces tomatoes, canned diced, with garlic and onion
⅔ cup pepperoni diced
3 cups swiss chard tough stems removed and coarsely chopped, or kale
1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste
1 x parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Stir in bell peppers and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
3
Stir in broth, oregano and thyme, bring to a boil over high heat.
4
Stir in pasta and cook for 2 or 3 minutes less than the package directions.
5
Stir in mixed vegetables and lima beans.
6
Bring to a boil again over medium-high heat, cook until the vegetables are almost tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
7
Stir in tomatoes, pepperoni and chard or kale, bring back to a boil.
8
Adjust the heat and simmer until the chard or kale is just tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
9
Season with pepper and top with parmesan.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup sweet bell peppers green, orange, red, yellow or mixture, 5 cups beef stock low salt, 1 1/4 teaspoons oregano dried, and more.

Yes, Chard and Pepperoni 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chard and Pepperoni Minestrone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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