Borlotti Minestrone
Borlotti Minestrone is a gluten free main course. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 201 calories, 14g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of garlic cloves, canned tomatoes, carrot, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the zucchini you could follow this main course with the Zucchini Dessert Squares as a dessert. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Sort and wash beans; place in a large bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hours or overnight.
Place beans in a large saucepan, and cover with water to 3 inches above beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add bacon to pan; cook 6 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently.
Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through garlic); saut 4 minutes.
Add zucchini; saut 3 minutes.
Add kale; saut 2 minutes or until kale wilts.
Add 3 cups water, tomato paste, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
Add beans; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper; sprinkle with cheese.