Minestra Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Minestra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 1/2 lb dry salami, grated with a large-hole grater (or pepperoni); 2 (32 ounce) packages chicken stock; parmesan cheese, rind (or other hard cheese) (optional); 3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans (rinsed with cold water); 2 heads escarole (or 1 head excarole mixed with dandelion greens or other greens, coarsely chopped); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 6 ounces fresh spinach (stemmed); freshly grated parmesan cheese (for serving)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1/2 lb dry salami, grated with a large-hole grater (or pepperoni)
2 (32 ounce) packages chicken stock
parmesan cheese, rind (or other hard cheese) (optional)
3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans (rinsed with cold water)
2 heads escarole (or 1 head excarole mixed with dandelion greens or other greens, coarsely chopped)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 ounces fresh spinach (stemmed)
freshly grated parmesan cheese (for serving)

1
In a soup pot over medium heat, heat the oil.
2
Cook garlic, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
3
Add salami (or pepperoni) and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until it begins to render its fat.
4
Add the chicken stock and cheese rind (if using).
5
Simmer for 15 minutes.
6
In a bowl with a fork, mash about 1 cup of the beans, set aside.
7
Meanwhile, in a steamer over boiling water, steam the escarole and other greens for 15 minutes.
8
Add the escarole, red pepper, and cannellini beans (mashed and whole) to the pot.
9
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
10
Add the spinach and cook 5 minutes more or until it wilts.
11
Remove the cheese rind,(if using).
12
Taste the soup for seasoning and add more dalt and pepper, if needed.
13
Ladel into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped), 1/2 lb dry salami, grated with a large-hole grater (or pepperoni), 2 (32 ounce) packages chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Minestra falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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