THE BEST MINESTRONE
While it's positively packed with vegetables, this soup is still hearty and filling. We rendered the fat from pancetta and used it to cook the vegetables to add more depth of flavor. The addition of white beans and pasta help make it a meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the meat is golden brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the pancetta with a slotted spoon to a large bowl, leaving the fat in the pot.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, 4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the potatoes and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Return the pancetta to the pot, stir in the tomatoes and 8 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are just tender, about 20 minutes.
- Add the kale, beans and their liquid and pasta and continue to cook until the pasta is cooked through and the kale is tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves and season with more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve with grated Parmesan.
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Sunvy Ara Tanu
[email protected]This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had. The vegetables are perfectly cooked and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Karen Gavel
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw in whatever vegetables I have on hand.
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[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Kali McKee
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and filling. I love that it's packed with vegetables, and the pesto adds a really nice touch.
Ziv Rada
[email protected]This minestrone soup is fantastic! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup is flavorful and hearty, with a great balance of vegetables. I especially love the addition of pesto, which gives the soup a nice depth of flavor.