Hearty Winter Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Winter Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 5 slices Bacon, Chopped; 1 whole Large Yellow Onion, Chopped; 4 whole Large Carrots, Peeled And Chopped; 4 stalks Celery, Chopped; 2 cups Butternut Squash, Peeled And Chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves, Chopped; 26 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes In Juices; 8 cups Chicken Broth; 1 leaf Bay; 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional); Salt And Pepper; 2 cups Small Pasta Such As Ditalini, Cooked According To Package Instructions For Al Dente In Salted Water And Drained; 15 ounces, weight Canned Cannellini Beans, Drained; 8 ounces, weight Fresh Spinach, Roughly Chopped; 1/2 cups White Wine; 2 Tablespoons Pesto

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
5 slices Bacon, Chopped
1 whole Large Yellow Onion, Chopped
4 whole Large Carrots, Peeled And Chopped
4 stalks Celery, Chopped
2 cups Butternut Squash, Peeled And Chopped
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves, Chopped
26 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes In Juices
8 cups Chicken Broth
1 leaf Bay
1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Salt And Pepper
2 cups Small Pasta Such As Ditalini, Cooked According To Package Instructions For Al Dente In Salted Water And Drained
15 ounces, weight Canned Cannellini Beans, Drained
8 ounces, weight Fresh Spinach, Roughly Chopped
1/2 cups White Wine
2 Tablespoons Pesto

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In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and bacon. Cook bacon until brown and crisp. Add the onions, carrots, celery, squash, garlic, and thyme. Cook everything in the bacon grease, stirring frequently, about 8-10 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften and the onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, red pepper (if using) and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and cover the pot. Simmer 30 minutes.
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This is a good time to boil and drain your pasta.
3
After 30 minutes discard the bay leaf. Add the beans, cooked pasta, fresh spinach, white wine and pesto. Stir to combine and heat through. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper as needed.
4
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread.
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Notes:
6
- I added a nice little pinch of red pepper flakes during cooking but you don't have to.
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- Adapted from Ina Garten via Crave by Random House.

2583

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

143

Carbs

195

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 5 slices Bacon, Chopped, 1 whole Large Yellow Onion, Chopped, 4 whole Large Carrots, Peeled And Chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty Winter 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 Winter Minestrone Soup

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