Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 pound Swiss chard, stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
- 1 russet potato, peeled and cubed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, divided
- 2 (14-ounce) cans low-sodium beef broth, divided
- 1 (1-ounce) Parmesan rind
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
In a large, heavy stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, pancetta, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the Swiss chard and potato. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and rosemary sprigs. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the chard is wilted and the tomatoes are very soft, about 10 minutes.
In a food processor or blender, combine 3/4 of the beans with 1/2 cup of broth. Blend until almost smooth. Add the pureed bean mixture, remaining broth, and Parmesan rind to the vegetable mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potato pieces are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the remaining beans and the parsley. Simmer until the beans are heated through and the soup is thick, about 2 minutes. Discard the rosemary stems (the leaves will have fallen off) and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.
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By ddbryant
on February 20, 2012
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The flavors in this soup were wonderful. Although, I'm not sure what I did wrong, but it was more like a stew than soup, barely any broth at all. When I added the can of diced tomatoes and it said boil, I didn't have enough liquid to boil, so I added another can. Still not enough broth, so next time I may add another can of broth. Probably user error though. I didn't have a parmesan rind, and the flavor was still good. Also added a bit of thyme. I will be making this again. Hopefully I figure out what I did wrong. It's not the recipe, as it was still wonderful!
By sxm398
Valencia, CA
on February 12, 2012
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Just made this soup for the first time tonight, and it is wonderful! I did modify the recipe slightly - omitted the chard (b/c I didn't have any, and added in some basil, oregano, and broccoli/carrot/cauliflower slaw. I can't wait to enjoy it for lunches throughout the week!! Thanks Giada!!
By fyiayam
new hampshire
on January 21, 2012
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Excellent soup, will make again!
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