HEARTY MINESTRONE SOUP
I love Minestrone and have several good recipes in my collection. This, from Cooks Illustrated, is one of the best.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories Beans
Time 10h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Dissolve 1 1/2 tbsp salt in 2 qts. cold water in large bowl. Add beans and soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse well.
- Heat oil and pancetta in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pancetta is lightly browned and fat has rendered, 3-5 minutes. Add celery, carrots, onions, and zucchini; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 5-9 minutes. Stir in garlic, cabbage, 1/2 tsp salt and red pepper flakes; continue to cook until cabbage starts to wilt, 1-2 minutes longer. Transfer vegetables to rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
- Add soaked beans, water, broth, Parmesan rind, and bay leaf to now-empty Dutch oven and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and vigorously simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are fully tender and liquid begins to thicken, 45-60 minutes.
- Add reserved vegetables and V8 juice to pot; cook until vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf and Parmesan rind, stir in chopped basil, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with olive oil and grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 58.5, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.6, Protein 7
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100 Watt World / Vince Vatican
[email protected]This soup is a crime against humanity. It should be banned from the face of the earth.
Olivia Clark
[email protected]This soup is an abomination. It should not be allowed to exist.
Maham Ali
[email protected]This is the worst soup I've ever had. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Eve Lamborn
[email protected]This soup is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother making it.
nthabiseng dails
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It's not very good.
Immortal Shadow
[email protected]This soup is not worth the effort. It's not very flavorful and it's a lot of work to make.
Abibatu Kamara
[email protected]I found this soup to be too thick. I would add more broth next time.
Adiba Abrar Chowdhury
[email protected]This soup is a little bland for my taste. I would add some more spices next time.
Zain ch
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!
md samir
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.
adeola daniel
[email protected]This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a meal on a busy weeknight.
Maleeha Zuha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I was really impressed with how easy it was to make.
Errol Anthony Hazel
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up.
Mental 4321
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but I'm glad I gave it a try. It's actually really good!
Kashif Khyali
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Ditlhorisoeva Mothobi
[email protected]Delicious! I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Priya Chaudhary
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable and easy to find.
Rasan Akram
[email protected]This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the broth was flavorful and hearty. I added some extra kale and zucchini that I had on hand, and it turned out great.