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Minestrone
This hearty soup makes a great lunch or dinner. Feel free to add whatever vegetables are in season
Prep Time: 20M, plus soaking the beans
Cooking Time: 2H
Serves: makes 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup dried white cannellini (white kidney) beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- one 14.5oz ( 400g) can chopped tomatoes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni or ditalini
- 4 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and let soak overnight. Drain the beans and place in a large saucepan. Cover with fresh cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim the surface as necessary. Boil for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, partially cover the pan, and simmer for 1 hour or until just tender. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots, and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in the beans, stock, tomatoes with their juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the pasta and simmer for 10-12 minutes longer, or until tender. Stir in the parsley and half the cheese.
- Season to taste. Pour into a warmed tureen, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
- soak the beans in advance
- Prepare ahead: Steps 1 and 2 can be done up to a day ahead.
- Good with a dollop of pesto, stirred in before adding the cheese in step 3.
Excerpted from The Illustrated Kitchen Bible.
Copyright © 2008 Dorling Kindersley Limited.
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