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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muhammadAwais Bhatti
[email protected]This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had. The flavors are amazing.
ISAAC AFOAKWA
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Tammy Clouse
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Cathy Scott
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and filling.
Brooke Is Cool
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.
Paul Chidinma
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a very affordable meal.
Nathan Waghorn
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and I always love it. It's so flavorful and comforting.
Mazlan Khan
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Marcie Williams
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was hearty and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Mahad Areis Hassan
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for a potluck and everyone raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.
MAREJ Hassan
[email protected]I've been making this minestrone soup for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.
Rafan Safi
[email protected]This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the pesto, which gave the soup a nice depth of flavor.