Gabrielle Hamilton's Minestrone Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe Recipe

Name: Gabrielle Hamilton's Minestrone Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick); 4 inner celery stalks, leaves and stalks thinly sliced; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 5 medium garlic cloves, cut into thirds and smashed; 2 small fennel bulbs, bottoms trimmed and thinly sliced; 4 small yellow squash, seeds removed and medium dice; 2 medium zucchini, seeds removed and medium dice; Kosher salt; Water; 1 medium head cauliflower, cored and cut into 3/4-inch florets; 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 bunch black kale (also known as Lacinato, Tuscan, cavolo nero, or dinosaur kale), tough stems removed and leaves cut into bite-size pieces; 1 bunch spinach, washed, stems trimmed, and coarsely chopped; 1/2 head escarole, cored and leaves coarsely chopped; 3 chicken bouillon cubes, plus more as needed; 20 (1/2-inch-thick) slices rustic bread (from about 1 1/2 loaves); 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 pound shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
4 inner celery stalks, leaves and stalks thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
5 medium garlic cloves, cut into thirds and smashed
2 small fennel bulbs, bottoms trimmed and thinly sliced
4 small yellow squash, seeds removed and medium dice
2 medium zucchini, seeds removed and medium dice
Kosher salt
Water
1 medium head cauliflower, cored and cut into 3/4-inch florets
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch black kale (also known as Lacinato, Tuscan, cavolo nero, or dinosaur kale), tough stems removed and leaves cut into bite-size pieces
1 bunch spinach, washed, stems trimmed, and coarsely chopped
1/2 head escarole, cored and leaves coarsely chopped
3 chicken bouillon cubes, plus more as needed
20 (1/2-inch-thick) slices rustic bread (from about 1 1/2 loaves)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 pound shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil and the butter in a large pot with a tightfitting lid over medium heat until the butter foams.
2
Add the celery and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
3
Add the garlic and fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
4
Add the yellow squash and zucchini, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
5
Add enough water to cover the vegetables by 1 inch and bring to a boil.
6
Add the cauliflower and green beans and stir to combine.
7
Add the kale, spinach, and escarole, stirring until the greens begin to wilt, and return to a boil.
8
Add more water as needed to cover the vegetables by about an inch of liquid.
9
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all of the vegetables start to soften, about 20 minutes.
10
Add the remaining olive oil and the bouillon cubes and stir until the bouillon cubes have dissolved.
11
Cover and continue cooking until the vegetables are completely softened, the soup thickens slightly, and the flavors have melded, about 1 hour.
12
Taste and season with salt or additional bouillon cubes as needed.
13
Keep warm.
14
Heat the oven to 300 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
15
Place half of the bread slices on a work surface and spread with half of the mayonnaise.
16
Flip the bread slices over and evenly divide the cheese among the slices.
17
Spread the remaining bread slices with the remaining mayonnaise and place them mayonnaise-side up over the cheese to form 10 sandwiches.
18
Heat a large nonstick frying pan or griddle over medium-low heat until hot, about 4 to 5 minutes.
19
Place 2 to 3 of the sandwiches in the pan and cook until the bottoms are golden brown and the cheese is starting to melt, about 5 minutes.
20
Flip the sandwiches and cook until the second sides are golden brown and the cheese is completely melted, about 5 minutes more.
21
Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.
22
Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
23
When all the sandwiches are cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and place on a wire rack.
24
Let cool 1 to 2 minutes before cutting each sandwich in half.
25
Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with pepper.
26
Serve with the grilled cheese sandwiches.

1791

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), 4 inner celery stalks, leaves and stalks thinly sliced, 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Gabrielle Hamilton's Minestrone Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe 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.

Gabrielle Hamilton's Minestrone Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

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