Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup
The recipe Minestrone Soup is ready in approximately 45 minutes and is definitely a super gluten free option for lovers of Mediterranean food. This main course has 408 calories, 20g of protein, and 24g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 10. Head to the store and pick up onion, extra virgin olive oil, chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe.

Instructions

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1 Soak beans overnight in cold water.
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Drain beans, rinse, and place them in a large saucepan or stockpot.
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Add salt pork or pancetta and 6 cups of broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook gently for about 1 hour. 2
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Heat oil in a separate large stockpot.
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Add chopped vegetables (onion, celery, carrot, garlic, parsley) and sauté gently 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Add remaining vegetables and tomatoes.
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Add remaining 5 cups broth. Simmer for 40 to 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender.3
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Remove salt pork or pancetta from beans. Dice finely.
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Transfer half of the beans to a food processor or a blender and blend into a paste.
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Add mashed beans to the vegetables.
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Add remaining whole beans, broth, and diced pork to vegetables.4 Simmer 5 minutes longer. Season soup with salt and pepper.
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Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score45
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