Hearty Minestrone With Parmesan Rind Recipe

Name: Hearty Minestrone With Parmesan Rind
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Minestrone; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 celery, sliced; 3 carrots, sliced; 3 garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 5 1/2 ounces tomato paste; 1 lb smoked ham hock; parmesan cheese, rind (optional); 8 cups water; 1 large potato, peeled and cubes; 1 cup dry pasta; 1 cup red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup white kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 small zucchini; Crostini; 2 1/2 cups Italian bread, cubed and trimed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, coarsely cracked

Servings: persons

Minestrone
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
3 garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
5 1/2 ounces tomato paste
1 lb smoked ham hock
parmesan cheese, rind (optional)
8 cups water
1 large potato, peeled and cubes
1 cup dry pasta
1 cup red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 red pepper, diced
1 small zucchini
Crostini
2 1/2 cups Italian bread, cubed and trimed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper, coarsely cracked

1
Crostini: In bowl, toss together bread, oil and pepper; spread on rimmed baking sheet. Bake in 400 oven, tossing once until golden and crisp, 6 - 8 minutes. (Can make ahead).
2
Cook pasta before adding to soup.
3
Soup: Saute onion, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper for about 5 - 8 minutes or until cooked. Scrape into slow cooker.
4
Stir in tomato paste, ham hock, parmesan rind, potato, red and white beans and water. Cover and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours or until ham can be pulled off bone easily. Discard bay leaves and Paremesan rind.
5
Increase heat to high. Stir in red pepper and zucchini; cook, covered for 20 minutes.
6
Stir in cooked pasta.

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Minestrone, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 celery, sliced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Minestrone With Parmesan Rind 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 With Parmesan Rind

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