Minestrone with Sauteed Croutons and Parmigiano-Reggiano
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Minestrone with Sauteed Croutons and Parmigiano-Reggiano a try. This recipe makes 8 servings with 504 calories, 22g of protein, and 32g of fat each. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a rather cheap recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. If you have bouquet garni, pancetta, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, to flavor the oil.
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Remove the garlic, add the bread cubes and toss to coat.
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Saute until golden brown on all sides, season lightly with salt.
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Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.
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Heat oil in a 4 quart pot, add the onion, celery, garlic, carrot and pancetta and cook until soft.
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Add the cabbage, chard, potato, water, broth, tomatoes and bouquet garni. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Place half of the beans (1 1/2 cups) in a food processor and process until smooth.
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Add the puree and the whole beans to the simmering soup. Simmer the soup for about 5 minutes.
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Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with sauteed croutons and cheese.