Classic Italian Minestrone (Soupe Paysanne) Recipe

Name: Classic Italian Minestrone (Soupe Paysanne)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb pork fat, chopped; 2 lbs boiling potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 head green cabbage, cored and chopped (about 1 1/ 2 pounds); 3/4 lb swiss chard leaf, no white part,chopped; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 6 cups water; 2 cans red kidney beans (drained and well rinsed); 1 ham hock, split longways into four equal pieces (about 1/ 2 pound); 1 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped (about 10 ounces); 1/4 lb elbow macaroni; 1 tablespoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

1/4 lb pork fat, chopped
2 lbs boiling potatoes, peeled and diced
1 head green cabbage, cored and chopped (about 1 1/ 2 pounds)
3/4 lb swiss chard leaf, no white part,chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 cups water
2 cans red kidney beans (drained and well rinsed)
1 ham hock, split longways into four equal pieces (about 1/ 2 pound)
1 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped (about 10 ounces)
1/4 lb elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1
In a large casserole or soup pot, cook the pork fat over medium-high heat until there is some fat in the bottom of the pot, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
2
Then add the potatoes, cabbage, chard, onion, and garlic until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.
3
Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, add the beans, ham or smoked bacon, and tomato, and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
4
Add the elbow macaroni and continue to cook until a spoon can stand straight up in the center of the soup, and the pasta is tender--about 15 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb pork fat, chopped, 2 lbs boiling potatoes, peeled and diced, 1 head green cabbage, cored and chopped (about 1 1/ 2 pounds), 3/4 lb swiss chard leaf, no white part,chopped, and more.

Yes, Classic Italian Minestrone (Soupe Paysanne) 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.

Classic Italian Minestrone (Soupe Paysanne)

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