Root Vegetable Minestrone With Bacon Recipe

Name: Root Vegetable Minestrone With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 center-cut bacon slices, chopped; 1 1/3 cups chopped peeled butternut squash; 1 cup chopped onion; 2/3 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup chopped parsnip; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 4 teaspoons unsalted tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 2/3 cups unsalted chicken stock; 1/4 cup uncooked ditalini pasta; 3/4 cup unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

5 center-cut bacon slices, chopped
1 1/3 cups chopped peeled butternut squash
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped parsnip
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 teaspoons unsalted tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 2/3 cups unsalted chicken stock
1/4 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
3/4 cup unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in pan. Increase heat to medium-high. Add butternut squash and next 8 ingredients (through garlic) to drippings in pan; saute 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken stock, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in uncooked pasta; cook 10 minutes. Stir in cannellini beans, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender. Divide soup evenly among 4 bowls; top evenly with bacon.
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1754

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

Carbs

109

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 center-cut bacon slices, chopped, 1 1/3 cups chopped peeled butternut squash, 1 cup chopped onion, 2/3 cup chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, Root Vegetable Minestrone With Bacon 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.

Root Vegetable Minestrone With Bacon

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