Winter Minestrone
Serves: 3
Irwin Berge
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
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Prep time (avg)
4.7
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Ingredients:
Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat
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Add the onion, carrots, celery, pancetta, and garlic
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Saute until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes
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Add the Swiss chard and potato; saute for 2 minutes
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Add the tomatoes and rosemary sprig
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Simmer until the chard is wilted and the tomatoes break down, about 10 minutes
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Meanwhile, blend 3/4 cup of the beans with 1/4 cup of the broth in a processor until almost smooth
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Add the pureed bean mixture, remaining broth, and Parmesan cheese rind to the vegetable mixture
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Simmer until the potato pieces are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes
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Stir in the whole beans and parsley
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Simmer until the beans are heated through and the soup is thick, about 2 minutes
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Season with salt and pepper, to taste
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Discard Parmesan rind and rosemary sprig (the leaves will have fallen off of the stem
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) Ladle the soup into bowls and serve