The Peasant'S Minestrone Recipe

Name: The Peasant'S Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken stock and water, 1/2, 1/2; 1 cup cannellini beans, soaked overnight; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 cups chicken stock; 4 ounces lean salt pork, minced; 3 garlic cloves, smashed and minced; 1 cup spring onions, medium chop (yellow onions if you must); 1 cup leeks, medium chop, white only; 1 cup celery, medium chop; 4 cups tomatoes, canned; 1 cup zucchini, medium chop; 2 cups kale, ribs removed and hand torn into small pieces; 1 cup savoy cabbage, medium chop; 1 cup trottoloni or elbow pasta if you can't find; 1 cup parmesano cheese

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken stock and water, 1/2, 1/2
1 cup cannellini beans, soaked overnight
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 cups chicken stock
4 ounces lean salt pork, minced
3 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
1 cup spring onions, medium chop (yellow onions if you must)
1 cup leeks, medium chop, white only
1 cup celery, medium chop
4 cups tomatoes, canned
1 cup zucchini, medium chop
2 cups kale, ribs removed and hand torn into small pieces
1 cup savoy cabbage, medium chop
1 cup trottoloni or elbow pasta if you can't find
1 cup parmesano cheese

1
After removing the beans from the overnight soak, put them in a large pot with 2 sprigs of thyme and 6 cups of water or a combo of water and chicken stock.
2
After the beans are completely cooked and very little liquid is left in the pot, smash about three quarters of the beans. Then add 4 cups of chicken stock and simmer.
3
IN ANOTHER large pot saute the minced salt pork with the chopped onion and garlic until the onions are soft and just about to turn brown.Add the tomatoes and simmer.
4
In the bean soup add one cup leeks , one cup celery and two cups pasta and cook until al dente. Add more water or stock if needed.
5
Add the bean soup to the tomato mixture.
6
Add the zucchini and kale to the soup and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the vegetables are just done.
7
Serve with a heavy sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

1614

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

219

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 6 cups chicken stock and water, 1/2, 1/2, 1 cup cannellini beans, soaked overnight, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 4 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, The Peasant'S Minestrone 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.

The Peasant'S Minestrone

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