Winter Minestrone

Name: Winter Minestrone
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 794 grams low-sodium beef broth, divided; 425 grams cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, divided; 411 grams diced tomatoes in juice; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 59 milliliters chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 85 grams thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped; 28 grams Parmesan rind; 2 fresh rosemary sprigs; 1 russet potato, peeled and cubed; 454 grams Swiss chard, stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped

Winter Minestrone might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 14g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 294 calories. It will be a hit at your Winter event. It is a rather cheap recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. Head to the store and pick up celery stalks, cannellini beans, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the rosemary you could follow this main course with the Raspberry Brie Dessert Pizza with Rosemary and Candied Pecans as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 minutes.

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In a large, heavy stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.

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Add the onion, carrots, celery, pancetta, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.

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Add the Swiss chard and potato. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and rosemary sprigs. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the chard is wilted and the tomatoes are very soft, about 10 minutes.

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Rosemary

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In a food processor or blender, combine 3/4 of the beans with 1/2 cup of broth. Blend until almost smooth.

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Add the pureed bean mixture, remaining broth, and Parmesan rind to the vegetable mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potato pieces are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the remaining beans and the parsley. Simmer until the beans are heated through and the soup is thick, about 2 minutes. Discard the rosemary stems (the leaves will have fallen off) and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

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