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Minestrone soup

Minestrone soup
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Ingredients/Components

  • water - 2 c
  • pepper - 1/4 tsp
  • clove garlic, minced - 1 item
  • grated Parmesan cheese - 1/3 c
  • olive oil - 2 Tbsp
  • tomato paste - 1/3 c
  • minced parsley - 1/2 c
  • shredded cabbage - 2 c
  • elbow macaroni - 1 c
  • large onion, minced - 1 item
  • beef broth - 3 qt
  • small zucchini, diced - 2 item
  • medium potatoes, diced - 2 item
  • medium carrots, diced - 2 item
  • dried red kidney beans - 1/2 lb
  • diced salt pork - 1/3 c
  • salt approximately - 2 tsp

How to make minestrone soup:

Soak beans overnight in water; drain. Stir-fry onion, garlic and salt pork in oil in a large, heavy kettle, 5 to 8 minutes over moderate heat, until onion is pale golden. Add beans and broth. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Add all remaining ingredients, except zucchini, parsley, macaroni and Parmesan. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add 1 tablespoon parsley, zucchini and macaroni. Cover and simmer an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and add additional seasonings, if needed. Stir Parmesan into soup or sprinkle on top before serving. Makes about 10 servings.

Recipe categories: Vegetables, Soups & stews, Italian.

Rating:
Minestrone soup
4.5
Average rating: 4.5 of 5, total votes: 4
Cook. Time: PT50M
Total Time: PT50M


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