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Minestrone Soup Recipe - Laura Vitale "Laura In The Kitchen" Episode 12

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Minestrone Soup

Cultural Context

Minestrone soup is a traditional Italian dish that varies by region and season, often made with whatever vegetables are available. It reflects the Italian philosophy of using fresh, local ingredients. This hearty soup is popular in many households and is often served as a main course, especially during colder months.

ItalianUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups spinach
2 medium carrots
2 stalks celery
1 medium potato
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1/4 cup fresh basil
4 oz pancetta
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup short cut pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: rice

Whole grain pasta is more nutritious, while rice is often cheaper.

1

Wash the spinach and trim any tough stems.

2

Peel the carrots and chop them into a dice.

3

Chop the celery into a dice, ensuring all vegetables are about the same size.

4

Peel and chop a small onion.

5

Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large soup pot.

6

Add the chopped panchetta to the pot and sauté until crispy, then remove it from the pot.

7

Peel and chop one large potato, cutting it in half to check the size.

8

Add the chopped vegetables (carrots, celery, onion) to the pot and cook until softened, about 4 to 7 minutes.

9

Chop a clove of garlic and add it to the pot along with the diced potatoes after 3 minutes of cooking the vegetables.

10

Cook the vegetables, potatoes, and garlic for another 3 to 4 minutes without adding salt due to the saltiness of the panchetta.

11

Add a 14 oz can of rinsed and drained red kidney beans to the pot.

12

Add a 14 oz can of diced tomatoes to the pot.

13

Add three cans of chicken broth to the mixture.

14

Stir in a big teaspoonful of tomato paste for extra tomato flavor.

15

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for about 20 minutes on medium heat.

16

After 20 minutes, taste the soup and season with salt if necessary.

17

Add about 1 cup of short cut pasta to the soup.

18

Add a few leaves of fresh basil to the pot.

19

Once the pasta is nearly cooked (about a minute before it's ready), add the spinach to the pot.

20

Stir the spinach into the soup and let it wilt for about a minute before serving.

Cooking Techniques

simmeredboiled

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifeladle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Minestrone

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