Minestrone Recipe Recipe

Name: Minestrone Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 c. dry beans (fresh cranberry beans preferred), don't confuse with cranberries; 1 onion; 1 clove garlic; 3 or possibly 4 strips bacon, fat trimmed; 1 lg. potato; 2 or possibly 3 carrots; 2 sm. cans beef broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce.) can S & W Italian style tomatoes; 6 to 8 c. water; 2 celery stalks; Fresh string beans; 2 sm. zucchini; 1 c. fresh peas; Parsley sprigs; Bay leaf; Salt & pepper to taste; Swiss chard

Servings: persons

1 1/2 to 2 c. dry beans (fresh cranberry beans preferred), don't confuse with cranberries
1 onion
1 clove garlic
3 or possibly 4 strips bacon, fat trimmed
1 lg. potato
2 or possibly 3 carrots
2 sm. cans beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce.) can S & W Italian style tomatoes
6 to 8 c. water
2 celery stalks
Fresh string beans
2 sm. zucchini
1 c. fresh peas
Parsley sprigs
Bay leaf
Salt & pepper to taste
Swiss chard

1
Soak beans overnight.
2
Saute/fry minced onion, garlic and small pcs of bacon in a little extra virgin olive oil.
3
Place above in stock pot.
4
Add in broth and water.
5
Cook on medium heat for 1 1/2 hrs.
6
Add in fresh minced vegetables and cook on low heat for 1 1/2 hrs.
7
Puree part of the minestrone.
8
Add in a little pasta of your choice that has been boiled separately.
9
Serve with a topping of grated Parmesan cheese and French beans.
10
Enjoy!

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 to 2 c. dry beans (fresh cranberry beans preferred), don't confuse with cranberries, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 3 or possibly 4 strips bacon, fat trimmed, and more.

Yes, Minestrone Recipe 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.

Minestrone Recipe

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