Garbanzo Minestrone Recipe

Name: Garbanzo Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups dried garbanzo beans, soaked in water with 1 teaspoon baking soda for 24 hours and drained; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 pound pork rind, boiled for 20 minutes and cut into thin strips; Approximately 10 cups water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 fresh sage leaves, chopped; 1 branch rosemary, chopped; Leaves from 2 stalks of celery, hold ribs aside; 1 baking potato, peeled and cut in half; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 1/2 cup broccoli rabe, chopped; 2 leeks, white part only, sliced; 5 cabbage leaves, chiffonade; Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 cups dried garbanzo beans, soaked in water with 1 teaspoon baking soda for 24 hours and drained
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 pound pork rind, boiled for 20 minutes and cut into thin strips
Approximately 10 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 branch rosemary, chopped
Leaves from 2 stalks of celery, hold ribs aside
1 baking potato, peeled and cut in half
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup broccoli rabe, chopped
2 leeks, white part only, sliced
5 cabbage leaves, chiffonade
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
Put beans in a stock pot.
2
Add extra virgin olive oil and flour.
3
Stir mixture and cover.
4
Add pork rind.
5
Cover mixture with water.
6
Cook for 1 1/2 hours over medium-low heat.
7
Skim off impurities if necessary.
8
Saute onions, garlic, sage, rosemary and celery leaves in 1 tablespoon olive oil over low flame, about 10 minutes.
9
Add them to pot of garbanzo beans after beans have cooked for 1 1/2 hours.
10
Chop celery stalks and add to pot.
11
Add potato, carrots, broccoli rabe, leeks and cabbage to pot.
12
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
13
Skim to remove impurities if necessary.
14
Add additional water if soup is too thick.
15
Soup is done when beans are tender and potatoes are no longer solid.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
Soup can be served with olive oil, toasted bread and Parmesan cheese if desired.

525

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups dried garbanzo beans, soaked in water with 1 teaspoon baking soda for 24 hours and drained, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 pound pork rind, boiled for 20 minutes and cut into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Garbanzo 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!

Garbanzo Minestrone

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