MINESTRONE WITH BURRATA TOASTS
This recipe makes a huge pot of soup. Perfect for enjoying over the week or freezing for another time. A Parmesan rind in the broth contributes a nice pop of seasoning to the vegetables and beans and complements the creamy cheesy burrata topped toasts.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h55m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Make the minestrone: Put the beans in a large pot or bowl and add enough water to cover by a few inches. Let soak in the refrigerator overnight.
- Drain and rinse the beans. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, until the fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Add the leek, carrots and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, garlic, rosemary and red pepper flakes and cook until sizzling, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, 2 quarts water and the crushed tomatoes; bring to a simmer, then add the drained beans, bay leaves and Parmesan rind. Simmer until the beans are almost tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- Add the butternut squash and escarole to the pot and cook until all the vegetables and the beans are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the ditalini and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the toasts: Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Arrange the bread on 2 baking sheets and bake until crisp and golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Rub one side with the garlic clove, brush with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread the burrata on the bread and sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes. Return to the oven just to heat the burrata, about 2 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Remove the bay leaves from the soup; stir in the parsley. Ladle into bowls and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with grated Parmesan and the burrata toasts.
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Mary Edhugo
[email protected]This recipe is not suitable for people with dietary restrictions.
Umesh Saud
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I don't eat burrata cheese. This recipe is not for me.
Maria Eliza Domantay
[email protected]I don't like minestrone soup. It's too vegetable-y for my taste.
Derek Bradley
[email protected]The ingredients for this recipe are too expensive. I can't afford to make it.
Abdul wahab Khaskheli
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I don't have the time or patience to make it.
Ayomi Calvin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as good as the picture. Maybe I did something wrong.
Steven Herring
[email protected]The burrata toasts were too oily for my taste.
nosa aj
[email protected]I thought the soup was a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and chili flakes to give it more flavor.
Wighto
[email protected]I accidentally added too much salt to the soup. Oops! But it was still edible.
Andrew l
[email protected]I'm allergic to gluten, so I made the burrata toasts with gluten-free bread. They were just as good as the regular ones.
Arwa Hossam
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and comforting.
M. Naeem
[email protected]I'm not a fan of burrata cheese, so I used fresh mozzarella instead. It was still delicious!
Razzak Mia
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Richie Sandoval
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and zucchini that were about to go bad, and they worked perfectly in this recipe.
Trixie Abas Candelario
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and comforting. I'll definitely be making it again.
Rauf Aslam
[email protected]The burrata toasts were the perfect finishing touch to this dish. The creamy cheese paired so well with the savory soup.
Youssif Youssif
[email protected]I love how versatile this soup is! I added some kale and white beans to mine, and it turned out fantastic.
Antu Halder
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any fancy ingredients or techniques. It's definitely a great option for a quick and tasty weeknight meal.
Hen Dra
[email protected]This minestrone soup with burrata toasts was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the sweetness of the vegetables perfectly complementing the tanginess of the tomatoes and the creaminess of the burrata.