Minestrone with Crisp Parmesan Crumbs

Name: Minestrone with Crisp Parmesan Crumbs
Prep time: 3 h 40 min
Cook time: 3 h 40 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 454 grams borlotti beans; 324 milliliters fresh white bread crumbs; 2 kgs whole, peeled tomatoes, drained and hand crushed; 4 carrots, finely chopped; 4 stalks celery, finely chopped; 6 liters chicken stock; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 6 fresh sage leaves, chopped; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh thyme leaves; 20 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/2 cup divided, plus more for garnish; 2 mediums onion, finely chopped; 227 grams pancetta, finely chopped; 100 grams grated Parmesan; 4 parsnips, finely chopped

Minestrone with Crisp Parmesan Crumbs is a main course that serves 20. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 332 calories, 16g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours and 40 minutes. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires parsnips, parmesan, pancetta, and onion. Users who liked this recipe also liked Broccoli With Sautéed Bread Crumbs & Garlic, Lemon and Arënkha Msc Risotto With Anchovy-Fried Crumbs, and Best Minestrone Soup Recipe.

Instructions

Put the beans in a large pot and cover them with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook the beans for 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour. (Or cover the beans with cold water and let them soak overnight.)

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Start the soup: In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil is hot add the pancetta, onion, celery, carrots, and parsnips and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

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Add 2 tablespoons thyme, 2 tablespoons rosemary, the sage, and bay leaves.

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Drain the beans and add them to the pot along with the tomatoes and 1/4 cup olive oil.

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Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, adding water if you need more liquid. The soup should be thick: to thicken the soup, break up some of the beans with the back of a spoon.

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Remove the bay leaves and discard before serving.

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Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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Mix the bread crumbs, remaining thyme and rosemary, and cheese on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle over about 1/4 cup olive oil; combine well.

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