Green Minestrone

Name: Green Minestrone
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 3 ribs celery, chopped; 946 milliliters canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1 fennel bulb, chopped; 0 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 79 milliliters grated Parmesan; 454 grams boiling potatoes (about 3), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 liters pound spinach, stems removed, leaves washed well and shredded (about; 710 milliliters 1/2 pound Swiss chard, tough stems removed, leaves washed well and shredded (about; 118 milliliters tubetti or other small macaroni; 710 milliliters water

You can never have too many Mediterranean recipes, so give Green Minestrone a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 361 calories, 14g of protein, and 14g of fat. A mixture of celery, salt, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. It works well as a rather inexpensive main course.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat.

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Add the onion, fennel, celery, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes.

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Add the potatoes, broth, water, the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the pasta and simmer for 5 minutes longer.

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Add the Swiss chard and spinach and bring the soup back to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are wilted and the pasta is tender, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in the Parmesan.

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You'll need a total of eight cups of shredded greens for this soup. Use one or any combination of the following: Swiss chard,spinach, escarole, green cabbage, or kale. The more variety the better.

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Wine Recommendation: Your best bet with all these greens is a charming, fruity red, such as a Beaujolais or Valpolicella. The bright berry flavors will contrast with and highlight the vegetables.

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