Minestrone Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 c. dry beans (fresh cranberry beans preferred), don't confuse with cranberries
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 or possibly 4 strips bacon, fat trimmed
- 1 lg. potato
- 2 or possibly 3 carrots
- 2 sm. cans beef broth
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce.) can S & W Italian style tomatoes
- 6 to 8 c. water
- 2 celery stalks
- Fresh string beans
- 2 sm. zucchini
- 1 c. fresh peas
- Parsley sprigs
- Bay leaf
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Swiss chard
Directions
- Soak beans overnight. Saute/fry minced onion, garlic and small pcs of bacon in a little extra virgin olive oil. Place above in stock pot. Add in broth and water. Cook on medium heat for 1 1/2 hrs. Add in fresh minced vegetables and cook on low heat for 1 1/2 hrs. Puree part of the minestrone. Add in a little pasta of your choice that has been boiled separately. Serve with a topping of grated Parmesan cheese and French beans. Enjoy!
Adding to Planner
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 480g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 289 | |
| Calories from Fat 124 | 43% |
| Total Fat 14.32g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 3.25g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium 506mg | 21% |
| Potassium 955mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 24.16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 18% |
| Sugars 2.7g | 2% |
| Protein 19.53g | 31% |
