Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. dried red kidney beans; 2 c. water; 1 large onion, minced; 1/3 c. diced salt pork; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 3 qt. beef broth; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 medium potatoes, diced; 2 c. shredded cabbage; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 c. minced parsley; 1/3 c. tomato paste; 2 tsp. salt (approximately); 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 small zucchini, diced; 1 Tbsp. minced parsley; 1 c. elbow macaroni; 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. dried red kidney beans
2 c. water
1 large onion, minced
1/3 c. diced salt pork
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 qt. beef broth
2 medium carrots, diced
2 medium potatoes, diced
2 c. shredded cabbage
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. minced parsley
1/3 c. tomato paste
2 tsp. salt (approximately)
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 small zucchini, diced
1 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 c. elbow macaroni
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

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Soak
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beans overnight in water; drain.
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Stir-fry onion, garlic and
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salt pork in oil in a large, heavy kettle, 5 to 8 minutes over
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moderate heat, until onion is pale golden.
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Add beans
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and broth.
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Cover and simmer 1 hour.
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Add all remaining ingredients, except zucchini, parsley, macaroni and Parmesan. Cover
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and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Add 1 tablespoon
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parsley, zucchini
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and
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macaroni.
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Cover and simmer an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
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Taste and add additional seasonings,
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if
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needed.
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Stir Parmesan into soup or sprinkle on top before serving.

308

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. dried red kidney beans, 2 c. water, 1 large onion, minced, 1/3 c. diced salt pork, and more.

Yes, 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.

Minestrone Soup

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