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 MarilynInMiamiFL
Miami FL USA
on April 22, 2013
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Over the years I have made MANY soups, but this one is one of our very favorites. One of the things I love is that I can change it up, leave out the meat, use veggie broth and make it vegetarian, OR I can use Kale/Spinach instead of the Swiss Chard. The original recipe we love the best. I always make a double batch and set up individual containers with the left overs and freeze them for later. It's nice to be able to come home and just pop them in the microwave : We love it with a nice fresh baked bread :
By amienawrot_7131979
Lakemoor, IL
on February 11, 2013
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Love, Love, Love!! This is my favorite minestrone recipe!! I always make double and freeze the extra,
By The Omnivore
New York, NY
on February 06, 2013
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I served the pancetta on the side since I was serving both vegetarians and omnivores. Also did spinach instead of the swiss chard (added at the end since it cooks so quickly, cooked quinoa pasta (I'm gluten-free instead of the potato and thyme instead of the rosemary. Yummy!
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