Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight and drained (8 ounces); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 ounces pancetta, finely diced; 2 shallots, minced; 2 celery ribs, finely diced; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 carrot, finely diced; 1/2 fennel bulb, cored and diced; 4 garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 14-ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped juices reserved; 1 low-sodium chicken broth; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup baby arugula; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight and drained (8 ounces)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces pancetta, finely diced
2 shallots, minced
2 celery ribs, finely diced
1 onion, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1/2 fennel bulb, cored and diced
4 garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 14-ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped juices reserved
1 low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup baby arugula
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1
In a pot, cover the beans with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until tender, about 2 hours; add water to keep the beans covered. Drain the beans and reserve the cooking liquid.
2
Meanwhile, in another pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the pancetta and cook over moderate heat until crisp, 4 minutes. Add the shallots, celery, onion, carrot and fennel, and cook until softened. Add the garlic, crushed pepper and bay leaves and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Add the beans and enough cooking liquid to thin out the soup. Discard the bay leaves; season with salt and pepper.
3
In a bowl, toss the arugula and parsley with the lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the soup in bowls; top with the salad.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight and drained (8 ounces), 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 ounces pancetta, finely diced, 2 shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Minestrone Soup 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.

Hearty Minestrone Soup

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