Winter Minestrone Recipe

Name: Winter Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound Swiss chard, stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped; 1 russet potato, peeled, cubed; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 fresh rosemary sprig; 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed; 2 (14-ounce) cans low-sodium beef broth; 1 ounce piece Parmesan cheese rind; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound Swiss chard, stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
1 russet potato, peeled, cubed
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
2 (14-ounce) cans low-sodium beef broth
1 ounce piece Parmesan cheese rind
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Salt and pepper

1
Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, carrots, celery, pancetta, and garlic.
3
Saute until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
4
Add the Swiss chard and potato; saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes and rosemary sprig.
6
Simmer until the chard is wilted and the tomatoes break down, about 10 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, blend 3/4 cup of the beans with 1/4 cup of the broth in a processor until almost smooth.
8
Add the pureed bean mixture, remaining broth, and Parmesan cheese rind to the vegetable mixture.
9
Simmer until the potato pieces are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
10
Stir in the whole beans and parsley.
11
Simmer until the beans are heated through and the soup is thick, about 2 minutes.
12
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
13
Discard Parmesan rind and rosemary sprig (the leaves will have fallen off of the stem.)
14
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.
15
SERVINGS: 4 (MAIN); Calories: 375; Total Fat: 15 grams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Protein: 19 grams; Total Carbohydrates: 43 grams; Sugar: 10 grams; Fiber: 10 grams; Cholesterol: 19 milligrams; Sodium: 1,391 milligrams

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 carrots, peeled, chopped, 2 celery stalks, chopped, and more.

Yes, Winter 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.

Winter Minestrone

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